Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Career growth

Team culture

Benefits vary

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an Activity Assistant at Hickory Creek at Peru for a part-time day shift. The role focuses on enriching residents’ lives with engaging activities and a warm, caring presence.

You’ll work with the care team to create a joyful environment where seniors feel valued and connected. The position emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and flexibility, with CARE values guiding daily interactions and resident-centered activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or related experience/training.
• State-approved CNA training and competency Evaluation required or provided by the community.
• Care values: demonstrate CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Connect with residents to support emotional and social needs.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver high-quality resident experiences.

Skills

Creativity

Supportive presence

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training program

Experience with senior activities

Job description

Activity Assistant Opportunity at Hickory Creek at Peru

Part-time Day Shift

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, 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.

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.