Memory Care Activities Assistant

ASC•Fort Wayne, IN

23d

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 involves connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, particularly those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia. The assistant helps residents live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability, works closely with the care team to support residents holistically, and balances daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation. Activities should be engaging, age-appropriate, and suited to varied 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. The community can provide this training.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia live 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.