Memory Care Activities Assistant

Anew Care; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness

Career growth

Team culture - CARE values

Job summary

American Senior Communities’ Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant for a full-time day shift to enrich residents’ lives with warmth and meaningful engagement. You will design age-appropriate activities, provide supportive presence, and collaborate with the care team to promote cognitive and physical well-being for individuals living with memory-related conditions.

We value Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence, and encourage ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent
• Completion of a State approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or CNA program approved by the State
• This training can be provided by the community

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate memory care activities to engage residents
• Assist care team to support residents’ cognitive and physical well-being

Skills

Supportive presence

Passion

Teamwork

Time management

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training

Job description

Coventry Meadowsnull
7843 W. Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA

Description

Memory Care Activity Assistant Opportunity at Coventry Meadows!

Full-time Day Shift

The Memory Care 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

• Supportive Presence: Being able to truly connect with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs.


• Passion: A desire to work with those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia assuring that each person lives every day to their maximum cognitive and physicalability.


• 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.


• Creativity: Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, RelationshipsandExcellence


• 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.

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