Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Connersville, IN

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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 maintain their cognitive and physical abilities, works closely with the care team to support residents holistically, and prepares and leads engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to varying physical and cognitive abilities. This is a part-time, day-shift position at Heritage House Rehabilitation & Healthcare.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (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 CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State. The community can 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 cooperate with the care team toward excellent resident care.
Time-management skills to balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing activities for varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values: 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 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 different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.