Memory Care Activities Assistant

ASC • Auburn, IN

12d

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment in which seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, especially those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or other memory-related dementia. The assistant helps residents live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability, works collaboratively with the care team, balances schedules and activity preparation, and creates appropriate activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities. The position is part-time at Betz Nursing Home.

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 different physical and cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
• Help residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia maintain their cognitive and physical abilities.
• 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 Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence in interactions with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 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, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains.
• Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED