Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities • Lafayette, IN

20h

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role supports residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementias, helping them live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents’ emotional, social, and other needs, while preparing and balancing activities suited to residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of a State-approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a State-approved CNA competency evaluation program. This training may be provided by the community.
• Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
• Passion for working with people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementias.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the care team.
• Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
• Creativity in developing engaging, age-appropriate activities for residents with differing physical and cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
• Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementias maintain their cognitive and physical abilities.
• Cooperate with the care team to support residents holistically.
• Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and access to earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
• Free life insurance.
• PTO exchange for pay programs.
• Medical coverage.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains and personalized wellness coaching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs.
• Preceptors and mentorship programs.
• Clinical and leadership development pathways.
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Financial assistance for continuing education.
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED