Activities Director

Aspire Senior Living; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living in New Florence, MO is seeking a compassionate Activities Director to design and lead engaging programs for residents. You will develop and implement a monthly activity calendar and collaborate with care teams to suit diverse needs, helping residents stay socially connected and physically active.

The role emphasizes creativity, initiative, and strong organization, with responsibilities ranging from supervising volunteers to documenting participation and feedback, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience leading activity programs and supervising staff.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare settings preferred.
• Proficiency with documentation, scheduling, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a monthly activity calendar reflecting residents' interests.
• Collaborate with the care team to design meaningful experiences for diverse abilities.
• Lead and participate in activities to promote social engagement and community.
• Recruit and manage volunteer activity assistants to support program delivery.
• Maintain records of activity participation and resident feedback.
• Identify social, emotional, and recreational needs of residents.

Skills

Leadership experience

Computer skills

Recreation program development

Job description

New Florence, MO Aspire Senior Living New Florence is seeking a compassionate and creative Activities Director to join our dedicated team of care professionals. As a key member of our community, Activities Director will be responsible for developing and implementing engaging activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of our residents. Our aim is to enhance the lives of everyone we touch, and we believe that our residents' happiness and well‑being are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

As our ideal candidate, Activities Director will possess a passion for working with seniors and a talent for creating memorable experiences. Activities Director primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a monthly activity calendar that reflects the interests and abilities of our residents
• Collaborating with our care team to create meaningful experiences for residents with varying levels of cognitive and physical abilities
• Leading and participating in activities, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, and social events, to promote socialization and community engagement
• Recruiting and managing volunteer activity assistants to support program delivery
• Maintaining accurate records of activity participation and resident feedback
• Identifying and addressing the social, emotional, and recreational needs of our residents

Requirements:

• Leadership experience, including staff supervision, program development, and budget management, is advantageous
• Previous experience in activity programming, recreation therapy, or a related role within a long-term care or healthcare setting is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in computer skills for documentation, scheduling, and communication purposes
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, activity planning techniques, and age-appropriate interventions for diverse populations
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and resident needs within a dynamic long-term care environment