Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a compassionate Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents. This part-time role focuses on engaging residents in daily activities that promote their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You will play a vital role in fostering a positive environment, encouraging participation, and supporting the health and wellness of each individual. With a commitment to excellence and community involvement, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. Join a team that values care, accountability, relationships, and excellence in every aspect of their service.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan options

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Retail, food & entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with geriatric population.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to residents, enhancing their well-being.
• Encourage resident participation in activities for health and wellness.
• Organize and involve volunteers and families in resident activities.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Education

Experience with geriatric population

Job description

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Part-Time opportunity

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at 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., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

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

• Making a difference in the lives of the residents we serve by providing them care and compassion
• Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates
• Encouraging residents to participate in daily activities, enhancing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Using your passion for serving others to motivate all residents to take an active part in their own health and wellness
• Carries out activities for residents based on their varied backgrounds, areas of concern, needs and enjoyment
• Recruits, organizes, trains and recognizes volunteers to expand and supplement the activity program, while including as many residents as possible
• Involves resident families, the community, and volunteers in activities to increase the overall participation of residents as active contributors to their well-being

Our commitment to our team members:

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with geriatric population is preferred.

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.