Activities Director

Brenden Gardens; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tutera University

Advancement Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking an Activities Director to create, plan and implement a comprehensive activities program for residents. You will ensure activities meet social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical needs in alignment with each resident’s care plan.

The role requires a passion for seniors, a flexible and energetic personality, and strong written and verbal communication to engage residents and collaborate with care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area; licensed or registered.
• Minimum 1 year as an Activities Director in LTC/SNF/AL/MC.
• 2 years in social/recreational programs, 1 full-time in healthcare.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for working with seniors and a compassionate, energetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement a program of activity and leisure pursuits for residents.
• Meet social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs per care plans.

Skills

Passion for seniors

Energetic personality

Communication skills

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy

Certified Activities Director preferred

Job description

Job Description

Activities DirectorBrenden Gardens Senior Living

Full-Time Hours Available!

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!

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
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• 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

2026-19900