Activity Aide

Aliya of Glenwood; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short‑Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On‑Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Aliya of Glenwood in Glenwood, IL is seeking a motivated Activity Director to lead planning and implementation of engaging programs that enhance residents' quality of life. The role focuses on social interaction, mental stimulation, physical engagement and overall well‑being.

You will develop calendars, supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate events, and collaborate with nursing, therapy and social services to support residents' well‑being.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience leading activities in a skilled nursing, long‑term care, or healthcare setting required.
• Strong leadership, communication, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and lead engaging programs for residents with varying interests and abilities.
• Compassionate, energetic, and resident‑focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee individual and group activities based on residents’ interests, abilities, and needs.
• Develop and maintain monthly and weekly activity calendars.
• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers.
• Encourage consistent resident participation and engagement.
• Complete and maintain accurate activity documentation, attendance records, assessments, and care plan information.
• Coordinate special events, community outings, holiday programs, and other facility‑wide activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to support residents’ overall well‑being.
• Develop activities that accommodate residents with varying physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Manage activity department supplies, inventory, and budget.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and engaging activity spaces.
• Ensure activity programs comply with applicable state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Monitor resident participation and adjust programming based on resident feedback and changing needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Recreation Therapy or related field degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

ALIYA of Glenwood is seeking a motivated and creative Activity Director to lead the planning and implementation of engaging programs that enhance our residents’ quality of life. The Activity Director will create and oversee meaningful activities that promote social interaction, mental stimulation, physical engagement, and overall well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee individual and group activities based on residents’ interests, abilities, and needs.
• Develop and maintain monthly and weekly activity calendars.
• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers.
• Encourage consistent resident participation and engagement.
• Complete and maintain accurate activity documentation, attendance records, assessments, and care plan information.
• Coordinate special events, community outings, holiday programs, and other facility‑wide activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to support residents’ overall well‑being.
• Develop activities that accommodate residents with varying physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Manage activity department supplies, inventory, and budget.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and engaging activity spaces.
• Ensure activity programs comply with applicable state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Monitor resident participation and adjust programming based on resident feedback and changing needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience leading activities in a skilled nursing, long‑term care, or healthcare setting required.
• Strong leadership, communication, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and lead engaging programs for residents with varying interests and abilities.
• Compassionate, energetic, and resident‑focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On‑Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program