Activities Director

Growing Senior Care Organization; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

CASA is seeking an activities professional in Hammond, IN to elevate daily living experiences for residents through engaging programs. You will develop group and individual activities tailored to needs and interests, participate in care plan meetings, and manage documentation and calendars, while leading volunteer efforts and resident council initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, program creation, and ongoing staff training to ensure meaningful resident engagement and

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging residents.
• Ability to design and run group/individual activity programs.
• Experience documenting activities and resident participation.

Responsibilities

• Develop an ongoing program for group and individual activities based on residents' needs, interests, and abilities as identified in assessment / care plans.
• Participate in care plan meetings
• Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy
• Create the monthly activity calendar
• Provide training and in-services
• Implement and maintain established policies and procedures
• Guide, lead and provide motivation for participation in Resident Council, schedule monthly meetings
• Lead, establish, supervise and maintain the volunteer program

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Activity planning

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for high level activity talent to bring the daily living experience to new levels for our residents/patients. One of the most important part of the day is interacting with others through daily happenings with staff and other residents – it is a time to visit with others and enjoy something different in their day. Our activities staff is the key to making all that possible.

Why you’ll love working at CASA

Senior care is more than a job. At CASA, you’ll build real relationships with residents, work alongside a team that backs you up, and be recognized for the work you do every day.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Robust selection of both health and voluntary benefits*
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition assistance and certification support
• Career advancement and employee recognition programs

*Benefits vary by position, employment status, and length of service.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop an ongoing program for group and individual activities based on the residents’ needs, interest, and abilities as identified in assessment / care plans
• Participate in care plan meetings
• Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy
• Create the monthly activity calendar
• Provide training and in-services
• Implement and maintain established policies and procedures
• Guide, lead and provide motivation for participation in Resident Council, schedule monthly meetings
• Lead, establish, supervise and maintain the volunteer program

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a long-term care setting is preferred

Physical requirements

• Move throughout the building for most of the shift
• Push, pull, lift, or carry up to 25 pounds
• Assist with resident evacuation during an emergency

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal employment opportunity

CASA is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations, and we are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.