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
In Corydon, activities assistants balance diverse resident needs by designing flexible, engaging schedules that accommodate varying physical and cognitive abilities, ensuring each day fosters social interaction and wellness while syncing with care team routines.
Yes, certifications like CNA training or state-approved nursing assistant competency programs enhance an activities assistant’s qualifications in Indiana, aligning with local standards to ensure quality care and meaningful resident engagement.
Creativity in programming, empathetic communication, teamwork with care staff, and efficient time management are crucial skills for activities assistants to create vibrant, inclusive environments that meet seniors’ emotional and physical needs.
Starting as an activities assistant can lead to growth opportunities like becoming an activities coordinator or manager, especially by leveraging mentorship programs, educational partnerships, and leadership development pathways offered by employers.
Corydon’s senior care sector maintains steady demand for part-time activities assistants, driven by local demographic trends and community growth, though candidates with CNA credentials and flexible availability often stand out.
American Senior Communities emphasizes compassionate Hoosier hospitality, embedding C.A.R.E. values in daily work, plus offers robust benefits like referral bonuses, wellness programs, and educational support specifically tailored for activities assistants.
Absolutely, the company offers mentorship, clinical and leadership training, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement, making it an ideal environment for activities assistants eager to deepen their expertise and progress within senior care.
Activities Assistants in Corydon typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour, reflecting local cost of living and industry standards in senior care, with part-time roles often offering flexible pay structures and additional benefits.
Managing diverse resident capabilities, balancing multiple activities simultaneously, and adapting programs to fluctuating health conditions require agility and patience to keep seniors engaged and supported effectively.
Besides planning activities, assistants foster emotional connections, observe residents for changes in mood or health, and collaborate with nursing staff to tailor experiences that promote holistic wellness.
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