Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities • Greensburg, 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, 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, balances activity schedules and preparation, and creates engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to different 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. 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 with the care team.
• Time-management skills to balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
• Creativity in developing engaging, age-appropriate activities for differing 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 for residents with differing physical and cognitive abilities.
• Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

• Access to earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Free life insurance.
• PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
• Medical coverage starting at $25.
• Vision and 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 purchases.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED