Activities Assistant

Anew Care; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellness coverage

Life in Balance: PTO & holidays

Career Growth opportunities

Team Culture: CARE values

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an Activity Assistant at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart, IN. This part-time, on-site role focuses on enriching residents' lives with engaging activities and a caring presence.

You will work closely with the care team to foster an uplifting, respectful environment for seniors. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or related training) and completion of a State-approved CNA program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, Excellence.
• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a State-approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to engage residents.
• Provide a supportive presence and connect with residents to understand needs.
• Collaborate with care team to support residents holistically.
• Balance daily schedules, resident load, and activity prep effectively.

Skills

Creativity

Supportive Presence

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training or CNA program

Job description

Requisition Number: ACTIV103272

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Centernull
1900 Jeanwood Dr
Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

Description

Activity Assistant Opportunity at East Lake

Part-Time

The 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.

Skills Needed:

• Creativity: Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Supportive Presence: Being able to truly connect with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents. Cooperating closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
• Time Management: Balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, RelationshipsandExcellence
• 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.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personlized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: 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, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

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