Memory Care Activities Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a caring and dedicated Memory Care Activities Assistant. This role is pivotal in enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities that promote their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will collaborate with a passionate team to create a vibrant community atmosphere, ensuring that every resident feels valued and included. With a focus on compassion and accountability, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that truly believes in making a difference in the lives of others!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Paid training and career development

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan options

Employee Referral Bonus program

Wellness support

Retail, food & entertainment discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to residents.
• Encourage participation in daily activities for well-being.
• Organize and train volunteers for activity programs.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

CNA Certification

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 the 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

What’s in it for you?Benefitsand perks include:

• Earn some of the best wages in the market!
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday withPayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsoredscholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

*Full-Time and Part-TimeBenefitsmay 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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