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Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
Location : Cynthiana, IN, 47612
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Activities Assistant
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Activity Assistant Opportunity at Timbers of Jasper
Part-time hours available!
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
About American Senior Communities
American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.
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Freqently Asked Questions
An Activities Assistant in Cynthiana plays a crucial role in enhancing seniors' quality of life by designing tailored, engaging activities that consider physical and cognitive abilities. This position fosters emotional connections, creating a supportive environment where residents feel valued and socially stimulated.
Creativity in activity planning, empathy for seniors' emotional needs, effective teamwork with care staff, and sharp time management skills are key talents that stand out in the Cynthiana senior care sector, ensuring meaningful and well-coordinated resident engagement.
Possessing a state-approved nursing assistant training or CNA competency evaluation significantly enhances employability in Indiana’s senior care field, reflecting both compliance and commitment to quality resident support within local communities.
The demand for part-time Activities Assistants in Cynthiana is steady, with local senior living communities valuing flexible, compassionate individuals. While competition exists, candidates with relevant experience or CNA qualifications often have an edge in securing positions.
American Senior Communities emphasizes C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, Excellence—embedding Activities Assistants deeply into a supportive culture that honors their contributions through recognition events and fosters continuous personal and professional growth.
Employees at American Senior Communities benefit from mentorship, leadership development, and tuition reimbursement programs, making the Activities Assistant role a launchpad for those eager to expand their expertise and advance within the senior care industry.
Activities Assistants in Cynthiana typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour, influenced by experience and certifications. This range aligns with regional standards, reflecting the balance of part-time flexibility and the rewarding nature of senior care roles.
While Activities Assistants focus on direct resident engagement and activity facilitation, Activities Managers oversee program development, staff coordination, and compliance. Assistants execute plans, whereas managers strategize and lead broader initiatives.
Activities Assistants often hold broader roles involving creativity and emotional support, while Activities Aides may concentrate more on assisting with specific tasks or setup, offering foundational support within the activity team.
American Senior Communities offers a unique blend of strong community values, comprehensive benefits including access to earnings before payday, and extensive educational support, making it a compelling choice for those passionate about enriching senior lives.
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