Activity Assistant

Towne Centre Assisted Living; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Towne Centre Assisted Living in Merrillville is seeking an Activity Assistant with compassion and initiative to support seniors and build lasting trust. You’ll plan and organize programs, events, and entertainment to enrich residents’ lives.

You will promote activities that stimulate spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and creative expressions and communicate upcoming events to encourage participation. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with strong communication and personal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong communication and personal skills
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan programs, activities, events, and entertainment to enhance the lives of our residents.
• Promote initiatives that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and creative expressions.
• Promote and communicate upcoming activities and events to encourage participation.
• Determine appropriate activity levels based on residents' cognitive and physical abilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Personal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for an Activity Assistant with a compassionate mindset and a passion for helping seniors. A self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative. This team member loves caring for patients and knows how to develop lasting trust. Could this be you?

Responsibilities:

• Organize and plan programs, activities, events, and entertainment to enhance the lives of our residents.
• Promote initiatives that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and creative expressions.
• Promote and communicate upcoming activities and events to encourage participation.
• Determine appropriate activity levels based on residents' cognitive and physical abilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong communication and personal skills
• Valid driver's license