Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Evansville, IN

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enriching residents’ lives by helping create a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role calls for warmth, patience, and genuine care, along with the ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs. The assistant supports people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia so they can live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability, working closely with the care team to support residents holistically.

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. Training may also 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 dementia.
Ability to work cooperatively with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing engaging, age-appropriate activities for varied physical and cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

Help create a joyful and engaging environment for residents.
Connect with residents and attend to their emotional and social needs.
Support residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia in living each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability.
Cooperate closely 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 C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff.