Memory Care Activity Assistant - CNA

ASC•Brownsburg, IN

16h

About The Position

The Memory Care Activity Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role supports residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia, helping each person live every day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant connects with residents and supports their emotional and social needs while working closely with the care team to provide holistic care. The role involves balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation, and creating engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to varied physical and cognitive abilities. CNA credentials are preferred. The community may provide the required nursing assistant training.

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.
CNA credentials are preferred.
Ability to connect supportively 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 a common goal 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia reach 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 suited to different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to 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 and 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, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.