Activities Assistant

Lifeatheritage; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Pointe is seeking an Activity Assistant to join the Life Enrichment team. You will plan and lead engaging activities for memory care residents, creating meaningful experiences that foster connection, dignity, and joy within the community.

The role requires scene leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a busy, resident-centered environment. This is a full-time, in-person position with flexibility for scheduled community events.

Qualifications

• Friendly and have desire to work with elderly population.
• Good listener, organized, and able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, residents and families.
• Must know and uphold Resident Rights.
• All applicants will undergo a drug screen, criminal history check, and physical as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership.
• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate memory care activities and monthly calendars.
• Work independently to manage assigned area operations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding conversations with residents and families.
• Assist with transporting residents and being available during organized activities planned for the Heritage Pointe community.
• Provide quality activity interaction with residents.
• Assist in performing other duties as requested by the Activity Director.
• Complete mandatory in-services, as required.
• Maintain good working relations with team members in all departments.

Skills

Elder care

Communication

Organization

Independence

Resident rights

Job description

We’re seeking a caring, energetic, and creative Activity Assistant to join our Life Enrichment team!

In this rewarding role, you’ll help bring joy, connection, and purpose to our residents’ daily lives by planning and leading engaging, meaningful activities.

You’ll serve as a primary Activity Assistant for our memory care residents, creating opportunities for connection, sensory engagement, meaningful interaction, and purposeful experiences that help each resident feel valued and supported.

If you love making people smile, creating meaningful moments, and making a difference every day, we’d love to meet you!

Essential Job Functions

• Provide strong leadership.
• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate memory care activities and monthly calendars.
• Work independently to manage assigned area operations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding conversations with residents and families.
• Assist with transporting residents and being available during organized activities planned for the Heritage Pointe community.
• Provide quality activity interaction with residents.
• Assist in performing other duties as requested by the Activity Director.
• Complete mandatory in-services, as required.
• Maintain good working relations with team members in all departments.

Values and Leadership Expectations

• Grace – Leads with humility, patience, courage, and accountability; listens before responding; handles conflict constructively; and treats mistakes and setbacks as opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Compassion – Keeps resident well-being at the center of decisions, recognizes the needs of employees and families, and responds with empathy, urgency, fairness, and appropriate support.
• Respect – Protects dignity, confidentiality, resident rights, and professional boundaries; values diverse perspectives; communicates directly and professionally; and creates an environment where people feel safe to speak up.
• Leadership – Models ethical judgment, ownership, collaboration, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making; makes timely decisions; develops others; addresses performance and risk promptly; and aligns the community with organizational goals.

Job Qualifications

• Friendly and have desire to work with elderly population.
• Good listener, organized, and able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, residents and families.
• Must know and uphold Resident Rights.
• All applicants will undergo a drug screen, criminal history check, and physical as part of the interview process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of senior care, dementia, and memory care needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and energetic approach to planning and leading activities.
• Ability to provide meaningful engagement and adapt activities to individual needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassion, patience, flexibility, and a genuine desire to work with older adults.
• Commitment to resident dignity, rights, privacy, and person-centered care.
• Ability to create positive, purposeful, and engaging experiences for residents.

Work Schedule and Availability

• Full-time, in-person position.
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Must be available to participate in scheduled community activities and events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move throughout the community for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with resident transportation and activities as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull activity supplies and equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform routine physical tasks.
• Ability to respond safely and appropriately to residents’ needs.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Expectations of All Employees

• Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and commitment resident-centered service.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other privacy requirements applicable to the position.
• Complete required education, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, emergency preparedness, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, reliable communication, collaboration, and respect in interactions with residents, families, employees, visitors, and partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position’s scope and organizational needs.

Acknowledgement

This job description summarizes the primary duties and expectations of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every responsibility, skill, effort, or working conditions associated with the role. Duties may be assigned, modified, or removed based on resident needs, operational requirements, and applicable law. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship or creates a contract of employment. I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and understand that I am responsible for performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and for complying with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.

Heritage Pointe (HP) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, HP will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at [e-mail] .

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