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Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
Location : Anderson, IN, 46016
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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
At American Senior Communities, an Activities Assistant collaborates closely with nursing and care staff to tailor engaging programs that support seniors' emotional and social needs, enhancing holistic wellness and fostering a supportive community environment.
Creativity for an Activities Assistant in Anderson means designing age-appropriate, stimulating activities that accommodate varying cognitive and physical abilities, ensuring seniors remain active, engaged, and emotionally fulfilled within their daily schedules.
In Anderson, IN, Activities Assistants often navigate diverse resident needs, balancing limited resources and time management while fostering meaningful connections that address both social and emotional well-being.
While a high school diploma or GED is standard, Anderson employers often favor candidates with state-approved CNA training or competency programs, enhancing credibility and ensuring quality care in senior activity coordination.
Demand for Activities Assistants in Anderson reflects the growing senior population, with moderate competition influenced by local healthcare expansions and seasonal hiring shifts, making timing and relevant certifications advantageous.
Success hinges on empathy-driven communication, adeptness at multitasking, creative programming tailored to seniors’ abilities, and a collaborative spirit that aligns with care teams’ goals for holistic resident engagement.
Starting as an Activities Assistant can lead to roles like Activities Manager or Assistant Activity Director, especially with further education or certifications, opening pathways in senior living leadership and program development.
The company offers mentorship, clinical and leadership development, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement, fostering continuous learning and advancement for Activities Assistants passionate about enriching senior lives.
American Senior Communities emphasizes C.A.R.E. values—compassion, accountability, relationships, and excellence—creating a culture that prioritizes personal connections and recognizes employees' contributions through awards and support programs.
Activities Assistant salaries in Anderson typically range from $12 to $16 per hour, influenced by experience, certifications, and full-time versus part-time status, with added benefits like bonuses and healthcare improving overall compensation.
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