Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities · Lafayette, IN · 3 days ago
On-siteAdministrative$25/hrFull-time
About the role
The 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.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.
- Supportive Presence: Being able to truly connect with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs.
- 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.
Requirements
- Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.
- 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.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One to three months’ related experience and/or training.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successfully completed a State approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State.
Skills
- Creativity: Creating engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Supportive Presence: Connecting with residents emotionally and socially.
- Teamwork: Working collaboratively with the care team.
- Time Management: Balancing daily schedules and activities.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Access to earnings before payday, 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, Workforce Chaplains, and personalized wellness coaching.
- Life in Balance: Holiday pay, PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO, employee discount programs, and tuition reimbursement.
- Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships, scholarships, and financial assistance for continuing education.
- Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence, employee recognition events, and awards.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in this posting.
Schedule
Shifts are available for Full-Time and Part-Time positions.