Memory Care Activities Assistant

ASC•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

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 provide holistic support, and balances activity schedules, resident needs, and preparation of activities. The position is offered on full-time day and evening shifts at North Park Nursing Center.

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 toward shared care goals and cooperate closely with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing engaging, age-appropriate activities for different 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 dementia live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability.
Work cooperatively with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff.