American Senior Communities·Elkhart, Indiana
The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of memory care residents. They also recruit and manage volunteers and engage resident families to increase overall participation.
Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!
Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.
American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes.
Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists.
Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well.
We value the same things in life that you do.
The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years.
We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do.
As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.
What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?
Making a difference in the lives of the residents we serve by providing them care and compassion
Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities, enhancing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being
Use your passion for serving others to motivate all residents to take an active part in their own health and wellness
Carries out activities for residents based on their varied backgrounds, areas of concern, needs and enjoyment
Recruits, organizes, trains and recognizes volunteers to expand and supplement the activity program, while including as many residents as possible
Involves resident families, the community, and volunteers in activities to increase the overall participation of residents as active contributors to their well-being
Market context
In Indiana, memory care activities roles are often needed in senior living and long-term care settings because residents with dementia benefit from structured engagement and consistent support. This role is competitive for candidates who can show patience, reliability, and comfort working within C.A.R.E. values, along with the required high school diploma or GED and State approved Nursing Assistant training. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and note where your caregiving experience aligns.