Activities Assistant

EagleCare LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative senior living organization is seeking a dedicated Memory Care Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents. In this full-time role, you will engage residents in meaningful activities, promoting their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Your compassionate approach and teamwork will help create a vibrant community where residents can thrive. With competitive wages and a variety of benefits, including medical insurance and educational opportunities, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment focused on holistic care.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to earned wages before payday

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid training and skills certification

Educational opportunities

401(k) retirement plan options

Employee referral bonus program

Employee assistance program

Retail and entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric population preferred.
• Openness to obtain CNA certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to enhance residents' well-being.
• Organize activities based on residents' needs and preferences.
• Recruit and train volunteers to maximize participation.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Activity Organization

Motivational Skills

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Aster Place is now hiring a full-time Memory Care Activities Assistant

Day Shift

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?

1. Make a difference in the lives of residents by providing care and compassion.
2. Act as a positive teammate to fellow employees, helping onboard new teammates.
3. Encourage memory care residents to participate in daily activities to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
4. Use your passion for serving others to motivate residents to engage in their own health and wellness.
5. Organize activities based on residents' backgrounds, needs, and preferences.
6. Recruit, train, and recognize volunteers to expand the activity program and maximize resident participation.
7. Involve resident families, the community, and volunteers in activities to promote active participation and well-being.

Requirements

1. Previous experience working with the geriatric population is preferred.
2. CNA certification is preferred, with an openness to obtain CNA certification within the first six months of employment.

What's in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

1. Competitive wages.
2. Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and opportunities to earn additional PTO.
4. Medical, vision, and dental insurance with Telehealth options and flexible spending accounts.
5. Paid training, skills certification, and career development support.
6. Educational opportunities through company-sponsored scholarship programs.
7. Tuition and certification reimbursement.
8. 401(k) retirement plan options.
9. Employee referral bonus program.
10. Employee assistance program and wellness support.
11. Retail, food, and entertainment discounts, among other benefits.

*Full-Time and Part-Time benefits may vary; terms and conditions apply.

About our Senior Living Division

Our Senior Living Division offers team members the opportunity to advance their careers in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We pride ourselves on providing residents with more than just a place to stay—it's about enhancing their lifestyles and helping them explore their passions. Our whole-person-centered care focuses on nurturing physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. The hands-on experience gained allows you to build meaningful relationships with residents and your team.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other protected categories.

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