CNA Activities Assistant – Memory Care
Full-Time | Day Shift | Make a Difference While Having Fun!
The Greens at Pinehurst | Pinehurst, NC
Are you a CNA who is creative, energetic, compassionate, and loves making others smile?
The Greens at Pinehurst is looking for a special Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Activities Assistant to join our Memory Care team!
This isn't your typical CNA position. You'll have the opportunity to use your CNA experience while helping create fun, connection, comfort, and meaningful moments for residents living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Your Schedule
Full-Time
Primarily Day Shift
Evening and weekend availability required as needed
Schedule may vary based on resident activities, events and celebrations
What You'll Do
As a CNA Activities Assistant in Memory Care, you'll help create engaging experiences tailored to the individual needs and abilities of our residents by:
Planning and leading fun, meaningful activities and special events
Leading games, crafts, music, exercise, sensory activities and resident celebrations
Providing one-on-one engagement and companionship
Encouraging residents to participate at their individual comfort level
Bringing fresh and creative activity ideas to the team
Assisting residents to and from activities
Helping decorate and prepare for holidays, events and special occasions
Adapting activities for different physical and cognitive abilities
Supporting residents with CNA-related care needs as needed
Documenting resident participation as required
Working alongside nursing and other departments to create positive experiences for our residents
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for more than a certification — we're looking for the right heart and personality for Memory Care.
Our ideal candidate is:
Positive, energetic and dependable
Patient and compassionate with residents living with memory loss
Creative and excited to bring new ideas to the table
Friendly and able to connect with different personalities
Comfortable leading and participating in group activities
Able to provide calm reassurance and redirection when needed
A strong communicator and team player
Able to safely assist residents, including pushing wheelchairs
Qualifications
Active North Carolina CNA Certification – Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with Memory Care, Alzheimer's or dementia care is a plus
Activities, recreation, senior living or long-term care experience is a plus
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Why Join The Greens at Pinehurst?
Memory Care is about more than providing care. It's about meeting residents where they are, creating moments of joy, and helping every resident feel safe, valued and connected.
As part of our team, you'll receive:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career Growth Opportunities
Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our residents
Bring Your CNA Skills. Bring Your Creativity. Bring the Fun!
If you're a compassionate CNA with patience, personality, and a heart for Memory Care , we'd love to meet you.
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- Typical pay
- $32,058–$34,580
For context, most cnas earn between $32,058–$34,580 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.