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Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
Location : Grabill, IN, 46741
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
Success in an Activities Assistant role demands creativity to design engaging events, empathy to connect with elderly residents, strong collaboration with care teams, and excellent time management to juggle multiple responsibilities effectively in a senior living environment.
In Grabill, IN, an Activities Assistant primarily focuses on planning and facilitating stimulating activities tailored to seniors’ needs, contrasting with direct medical caregiving roles that emphasize health monitoring. This position blends creativity with compassionate social engagement.
Starting as an Activities Assistant can lead to roles like Activities Coordinator or Manager, especially when combined with certifications and leadership development. Many senior living providers, including American Senior Communities, offer mentorship and education support to advance careers.
American Senior Communities embeds compassion, accountability, relationships, and excellence into the Activities Assistant role by fostering a supportive team culture, recognizing staff efforts, and encouraging holistic resident care that aligns with their mission of enriching seniors’ lives.
Grabill's growing senior population has increased demand for Activities Assistants, but competition remains moderate. Candidates with CNA credentials or relevant experience stand out due to local preferences for skilled, compassionate caregivers in senior living settings.
Yes, Indiana employers often prefer candidates with a state-approved CNA certification or completion of a nursing assistant training program, as these credentials demonstrate both caregiving competence and a commitment to quality senior care.
Activities Assistants in Grabill typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. Part-time weekend positions, such as those at American Senior Communities, may offer competitive hourly wages and additional benefits for eligible employees.
At American Senior Communities, Activities Assistants benefit from comprehensive wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and a culture emphasizing Hoosier hospitality, setting it apart by combining career growth with a deeply supportive team environment.
Challenges include balancing diverse resident needs and adapting activities for varying abilities. American Senior Communities addresses this by offering mentorship, employee assistance programs, and collaborative teamwork, ensuring assistants feel equipped and valued.
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