Memory Care Activities Assistant

ASC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves connecting with residents, supporting their emotional and social needs, and helping people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents holistically and prepares and facilitates activities suited to residents’ differing 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 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 closely with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing activities for residents with varying 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.
Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence with residents, family members, customers, and staff.