Activities Assistant-Memory Care

American Senior Communities; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. You will play a vital role in promoting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being among seniors, fostering a sense of community and involvement. With a commitment to excellence, you will help onboard new team members and collaborate with families and volunteers to create a vibrant atmosphere. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in senior care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Competitive market wages

Employee referral bonus program

Continued education opportunities

Retail, food & entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to residents.
• Encourage participation in daily activities.
• Organize and recognize volunteers for activities.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

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.

Memory Care Activities Assistant

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
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities, enhancing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Use 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 reimbursement 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
  *Terms and conditions apply

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with geriatric population is preferred.

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