Activities Assistant
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Activity Assistant Opportunity at American Village
Full Time Day Shift
TheActivity Assistantplays 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.
Skills Needed:
- Creativity: 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.
- 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.
Benefits and perks include:
- 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 Personlized 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.
*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply
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Freqently Asked Questions
Employers in Avon often prioritize candidates with a high school diploma or GED paired with relevant CNA training or experience, reflecting local regulatory standards. Demonstrating C.A.R.E. values like compassion and accountability can significantly elevate your application in this community-focused role.
In senior living, an Activities Assistant usually gains deeper insight into residents' needs, enhancing creativity and emotional support skills. Career growth can lead to leadership in activity coordination, leveraging teamwork and time management to improve program quality.
Top performers excel through empathy-driven engagement, adaptability to varied cognitive abilities, and organizing stimulating programs. Balancing emotional intelligence with practical scheduling and collaboration skills sets them apart in delivering meaningful senior activities.
American Senior Communities offers competitive pay paired with benefits like early earnings access, extensive wellness programs, and educational support. Their commitment to compassion and excellence fosters a rewarding environment with growth and recognition opportunities.
The C.A.R.E. framework—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, Excellence—is embedded in all facets of the Activities Assistant role, promoting resident-centered care, team collaboration, and continuous personal and professional development within the community.
Avon’s demand for Activities Assistants is steady due to its growing senior population, with moderate competition. Compared to larger metro areas, Avon offers balanced opportunities with local employers valuing hands-on experience and certification.
Activities Assistants in Avon typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, influenced by experience and certifications. This aligns with similar roles in Indiana’s senior care sector, reflecting the balance of skill requirements and local cost of living.
State-approved CNA training or equivalent competency programs are highly valued in Avon, enhancing employability. Additional workshops on dementia care and therapeutic recreation can further distinguish candidates in senior living activity roles.
Activities Assistants focus on direct resident engagement and activity facilitation, while Activities Managers oversee program planning, staff coordination, and strategic development. Assistants gain hands-on experience that can lead to managerial roles with expanded leadership duties.
Balancing diverse resident needs and cognitive abilities requires creativity and patience. Collaborating closely with care teams ensures holistic support, while time management skills help juggle multiple tasks efficiently within the community’s compassionate culture.
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