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 calls for warmth, patience, and genuine care, and supports people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia so they can live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents holistically and plans activities suited to residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities. This is a part-time evening-shift opportunity at Coventry Meadows. American Senior Communities identifies Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.) as its core values. The organization has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities in Indiana.

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 toward shared goals and cooperate with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing engaging, age-appropriate activities for varied physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and attend to their emotional and social needs.
Support residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia in maintaining their cognitive and physical abilities.
Cooperate 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 when interacting 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 options as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other offerings.
Preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.