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Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
Location : Evansville, IN, 47708
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 1 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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In Evansville, certifications like CNA or state-approved nursing assistant programs greatly enhance employability for Activities positions. Such credentials demonstrate competency in senior care, aligning with local facility standards and boosting your profile among applicants for roles like Activities Assistant at places like American Senior Communities.
Evansville shows steady demand for Activities Assistants, partly due to its growing senior population and established care communities. Compared to cities like Fort Wayne or Bloomington, Evansville offers competitive hiring opportunities with slightly less competition, making it a favorable location for candidates seeking part-time or full-time positions.
Key competencies include creativity for designing inclusive activities, empathy to connect with seniors on emotional levels, and strong organizational abilities to manage schedules. Mastery of these ensures meaningful engagement, fostering resident satisfaction and teamwork within healthcare settings.
An entry Activities Assistant can progress by gaining experience and certifications, potentially moving into leadership roles like Activities Coordinator or Manager. Leveraging mentorship opportunities and educational programs enhances skills, opening doors to greater responsibility and influence within senior care environments.
American Senior Communities emphasizes holistic care with strong values such as compassion and accountability. Activities staff benefit from mentorship, tuition assistance, and a supportive culture, which collectively foster professional growth and a rewarding work experience in senior living.
The company actively cultivates a collaborative environment where Activities Assistants engage closely with care teams, sharing a commitment to enhancing resident well-being. Recognition programs and community involvement further embed staff into a supportive network valuing every contribution.
Activities Assistants in Evansville typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. Part-time and full-time positions at senior living centers like American Senior Communities may offer competitive compensation coupled with benefits, reflecting local market standards.
Many senior living communities in Evansville provide adaptable part-time roles for Activities Assistants, accommodating varied availability. This flexibility supports staff managing education, family, or additional jobs, making it easier to contribute meaningfully without sacrificing personal priorities.
While Activities Assistants focus on delivering engaging programs and direct resident interaction, Activities Managers oversee planning, staff coordination, and compliance with care standards. Assistants execute hands-on tasks, whereas managers strategize and ensure program effectiveness.
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