Memory Care Activities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO & holidays

PayActiv access

Training & certification

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Purdue scholarships

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an Activities Assistant to bring heart and care to residents on weekends and full-time shifts. You will lead engaging activities, support resident well-being, and collaborate with team members to welcome new teammates.

Previous geriatric care experience is preferred; CNA is a plus and training may be provided. Join a values-driven company with competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to grow in Purdue Global scholarship programs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with geriatric population is preferred.
• CNA certification is preferred; open to getting CNA certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in residents' lives by providing care and compassion.
• Act 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 residents to take an active part in their own health and wellness.
• Carry out activities for residents based on their varied backgrounds, areas of concern, needs and enjoyment.
• Recruit, organize, train and recognize volunteers to expand and supplement the activity program, while including as many residents as possible.
• Involve resident families, the community, and volunteers in activities to increase overall participation.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Resident engagement

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Education

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Full-Time Weekends Required

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.

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 up to 50% 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
• Terms and conditions apply

Requirements

• Previous experience working with geriatric population is preferred
• CNA certification is preferred. Must be open to getting CNA certification within the first six (6) months of employment.