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Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
Location : Columbia City, IN, 46725
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Activities Assistant
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Activity Assistant Opportunity at Bethlehem Woods
Part-time, every other weekend! CNA preferred!
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
Columbia City offers a unique blend of Hoosier hospitality and community values, influencing how activities assistants engage seniors. The local culture emphasizes personalized connections and teamwork, making the role here more about building meaningful relationships alongside organizing engaging activities.
In Indiana, certifications like a CNA or state-approved nursing assistant training are highly valued for activities assistants. These credentials ensure that staff can support residents' physical and cognitive needs safely while delivering compassionate care aligned with community standards.
Managing varied physical and cognitive abilities requires creativity and patience, balancing engaging activities with residents' safety. Coordinating schedules, adapting to unexpected resident needs, and collaborating effectively with care teams also present ongoing challenges demanding strong communication and organizational skills.
Locally, employers look for candidates with creativity in designing activities, strong interpersonal skills to connect with seniors, and reliability in managing schedules. Experience with CNA training and teamwork aptitude also stand out when applying for activities assistant roles in this area.
American Senior Communities supports career progression through mentorship, leadership development, and educational partnerships with institutions like Ivy Tech. Activities Assistants can access tuition reimbursement and clinical pathways to evolve into coordinator or managerial positions within senior care.
The C.A.R.E. principles—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—are woven into all interactions. Activities Assistants embody this by fostering genuine connections, maintaining responsibility in care delivery, and striving for high-quality engagement that enhances seniors’ well-being.
Part-time Activities Assistants in Columbia City typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour, reflecting regional demand and responsibilities. Compensation often includes benefits like PTO exchange programs and employee referral bonuses, contributing to a competitive overall package.
Hiring demand for part-time activities assistants in Columbia City remains steady, with moderate competition due to the specialized skills required. Candidates with CNA certification or relevant experience tend to have an advantage in securing roles within reputable senior living communities.
At American Senior Communities, the emphasis on heartfelt resident engagement and team collaboration creates a fulfilling environment. The organization’s commitment to holistic senior care and continuous staff development distinguishes this role from typical activities assistant positions.
Yes, employees benefit from wellness initiatives including employee assistance programs, workforce chaplains, and personalized wellness coaching. These resources are designed to support Activities Assistants in maintaining emotional balance while delivering compassionate care.
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