Greencroft Communities

Activities Assistant-Full Time

Greencroft Communities  •  $28k - $36k/yr  •  Goshen, IN (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Greencroft Goshen - Goshen, IN

Hourly Rate: $14.44 - $18.45 depending on experience

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help bring energy, connection, and meaningful moments to each day for residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related challenges.

Whether you’re leading a creative activity, encouraging someone to join a group, celebrating a special occasion, or simply sharing a conversation, your work will help residents feel included, valued, and at home. You’ll collaborate with a caring team to create engaging experiences that support cognitive stimulation, social connection, emotional well-being, and plenty of smiles.

Your Role in the Team

As our Activities Assistant, you will:

  • Help plan and lead creative, engaging, and meaningful activities based on residents’ interests and abilities.
  • Encourage residents to participate while respecting their individual preferences and comfort levels.
  • Create opportunities for social interaction, cognitive stimulation, movement, creativity, and fun.
  • Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and fellow team members.
  • Assist with special events, celebrations, outings, and community programs.
  • Complete required reports, forms, and other administrative responsibilities.
  • Participate in community planning and support activities throughout the facility.
  • Stay current on applicable federal and state regulations and activity-program requirements.
  • Help maintain a welcoming, supportive, and person-centered environment.

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
  • Weekend and holiday rotation

What You’ll Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two or more years of experience working with older adults.
  • A dependable, cooperative, and enthusiastic approach.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Creativity and the ability to plan programs that residents will enjoy.
  • A genuine desire to support and care for older adults.
  • Specialized training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, along with a willingness to participate in continued education related to memory care.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • ReadyPay Today
  • Additional benefits may be available

If you’re creative, compassionate, and ready to make each day brighter for our residents, we would love to welcome you to our team! For questions, please reach out to Ilia Anderson at 574-537-4029.

Greencroft Communities

About Greencroft Communities

Mission: In keeping with our Mennonite values and high standards of care, Greencroft Communities is committed to creating dynamic communities that embrace the creativity, contributions and challenges of aging for all.

Greencroft Communities (GC) is a not-for-profit, faith-based continuing care living community system, organized in 2002. Greencroft Communities serves as the umbrella organization for affiliated and managed communities. Each affiliated community is a not-for-profit entity, with its own board of directors appointed by the Greencroft Communities Board of Directors. Occasionally a management partnership may be formed with a local for-profit owner.

Approximately 2,000 people live in Greencroft-related communities, served by 1,100 team members, in northern Indiana, north-central Ohio and central Michigan. People from at least 20 faith traditions make up the resident populations.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Goshen, IN
Year Founded
2002
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