Activities Coordinator

Crestwood Terrace; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package (retirement)

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

Crestwood Terrace is seeking an Activities Director in Illinois to design engaging life enrichment programs for residents 21 and up. You will lead a team, coordinate events, and leverage memory/cognitive activities to support recovery and well-being.

The role emphasizes a compassionate, family-minded culture with flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth. IL certification and healthcare experience are valued."

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director certification (IL 36-hour) or equivalent.
• Experience leading a dynamic activity team in healthcare.
• Experience designing engaging life enrichment events and calendars.

Responsibilities

• Design a curriculum to engage short- and long-term residents.
• Lead life enrichment events focused on cognitive and memory health.
• Manage a team of Aides to deliver activities and programs.
• Create a stimulating, supportive environment for residents.

Skills

Team leadership

Event planning

Cognitive care

Memory retention

Education

36-hour IL Activity Director certification

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soonHourly Wage Estimate: $49,920 SalaryShift: 8 hour shifts; Days with occasional Manager on Duty days on weekendsSchedule: To be discussed with the administratorYou’re not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers.When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.A little more about our center:Crestwood Terrace is an Intermediate Care Facility, providing care to the mentally ill/behavior health population (ages 21 and up). Located in a quiet neighborhood, we are one of 3 medical centers on our street. What makes us unique:5-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback – our residents love us!We have a close-knit team that has FUN and even produced a Crestwood Family Christmas Card. Casual Fridays, Ugly Christmas sweater contest, t-shirt slogan contests… It’s a happy place to work.What you will do in this role: When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day. As an Activity / Activities Director you will design a curriculum to keep our short-term residents interested & engaged in their recovery and rehab. For our long-term residents, you will create life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention. This could involve leading exercise groups, managing a team of Aides, and above all, making this a stimulating environment for all.Every day can be a little more fun than the next.What’s in it for you:Employee breakroom with lockers, summer outdoor grilling on the patio …Flexible scheduling – we understand when things come upCasual Fridays & a manageable workloadA team that takes pride in their center – they have the cleanest floors you’ll ever see.Employee recognition programsAnnual merit increase opportunitiesRobust benefits package, including a retirement savings planRefer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.Crystal, our employee of 24 years, says “I love my residents & I love my boss. She works with my schedule and supported me personally when times were tough.”Activity / Activities Director: Officially we title this job an Activities Director, but in other centers it may be called a Life Enrichment Coordinator.What we need from you:Certified Activity Director (the 36-hour certification course for the state of IL)Prior experience in a healthcare setting as an Activity Director is preferredExtensive involvement with leading a dynamic team, creating an engaging events calendar and managing the individual needs of long-term care patients that address their physical, cognitive and social deficitsElectronic medical records experience (Point Click Care)If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.