Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Indianapolis, IN

25d

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant at The Commons on Meridian Assisted Living 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 dementia, helping them live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team and plans activities suited to residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities. The role calls for a supportive, patient presence, a genuine interest in connecting with residents, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to manage schedules and activity preparation. The position is part-time on the day shift.

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 may provide this training.
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 collaboratively with the care team.
Time-management skills for balancing schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia maintain their cognitive and physical abilities.
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 the C.A.R.E. values of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

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, with plans described as starting as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains workplace support.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other purchases.
Preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.