Memory Care Activity Assistant - CNA

American Senior Communities•Fishers, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Activity Assistant plays a vital and heartfelt role in enriching the lives of residents. With warmth, patience, and genuine care, they help create a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued.

Requirements

Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers and staff: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or 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. This training can also be provided by the community.

Nice To Haves

Passion for working with those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia, assuring that each person lives every day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability.
Ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
Ability to cooperate closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
Ability to balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep.
Creativity to create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs.
Work towards a common goal of excellent care for residents.
Cooperate closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.

Benefits

Access your earnings before payday.
Lucrative employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
FSA program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange for pay programs.
Medical coverage as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues.
Workforce chaplains to provide support in the workplace.
Personalized wellness coaching.
Holiday pay.
PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
Access to preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events.
Monthly and annual awards.