Memory Care Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities · South Bend, IN · 3 days ago
On-siteAdministrative$25/hrPart-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 physical ability.
- 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.
- A 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.
- Successful completion of a State approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State.
Skills
- Supportive Presence
- Passion
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Creativity
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Health & Wellness
- Life in Balance
- Career Growth
- Team Culture
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in this posting.
Schedule
This position is PRN (Per Request Not Required).