Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior residents. As a Memory Care Activities Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting health and wellness through engaging activities tailored to residents' needs. Your compassionate approach will not only uplift the spirits of those you serve but also strengthen community ties by involving families and volunteers. With competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, this role offers a fulfilling path in the rewarding field of senior care. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan options

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Retail, food & entertainment discounts

Paid training and skills certification

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric populations is preferred.
• Must be open to obtaining CNA certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to residents.
• Encourage resident participation in daily wellness activities.
• Organize and train volunteers for activity programs.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Activity Coordination

Motivational Skills

Volunteer Management

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Memory Care Activities Assistant

Full-time hours available!

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

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

• 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

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, 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

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

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