Activities Director

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care is seeking an Activities Director to enhance the lives of our residents by planning engaging leisure activities that cater to various needs. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of seniors, utilizing your skills to create meaningful experiences.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Exclusive Tutera Perks

Tutera University

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year as Activities Director in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting.
• Two years of experience in social and recreational programs with one year full-time.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement a program of activities for residents.
• Meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs.
• Create leisure pursuits in accordance with resident care plans.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Flexibility and energetic personality

Passion for working with seniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area

Accreditation as a Certified Activities Director preferred

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Activities Director

Bethany Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Dekalb, IL

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WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As an Activities Director, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a program of activity and leisure pursuits designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Job Description

Activities Director

Bethany Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Dekalb, IL

Are you an Activities Director seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As an Activities Director, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a program of activity and leisure pursuits designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Accreditation as a Certified Activities Director preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an Activities Director in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting.
• Two years of experience conducting social and recreational programs within the past five years, one of which must be full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting.
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!
  
  

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay with Payactiv
• Financial Literacy Classes with Payactiv
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Job ID

2025-10203

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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