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American Senior Communities · 1 day ago

Memory Care Activities Assistant

Kokomo, IN

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

American Senior Communities is dedicated to providing compassionate care to seniors and is seeking a Memory Care Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of residents. This role involves creating a joyful environment for seniors, understanding their emotional needs, and collaborating with the care team to support residents holistically.

Assisted LivingHealth CareMedicalNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationTherapeutics

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

Qualification

CNA certificationTime ManagementCreativitySupportive PresencePassionTeamwork

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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 Personal 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.