Activity Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting seeks an Activity Director to lead engaging programs that enhance residents’ quality of life. You will plan, organize, and oversee activities, while supervising staff and volunteers to foster social, mental, and physical well-being.

In collaboration with nursing and therapy teams, you’ll ensure compliance with regulations, manage calendars, and maintain accurate records. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, life, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid knowledge may be implied by healthcare setting
• Experience leading activities in healthcare or SNF settings required
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills required
• Ability to develop and lead engaging resident programs

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee activities for residents
• Develop monthly and weekly activity calendars
• Supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers
• Coordinate events and outings
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams
• Maintain documentation, attendance records, and assessments
• Manage supplies, budget, and inventory
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Maintain safe, engaging spaces

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Resident-focused

Education

High school diploma

Recreation Therapy or related field degree preferred

Certified Activity Director

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting -

Activity Director

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a motivated and creative Activity Director to lead the planning and execution of engaging programs that enhance our residents’ quality of life. This role is responsible for creating a positive, energetic environment where residents can thrive socially, mentally, and physically.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and oversee individual and group activities for residents

• Develop and manage monthly and weekly activity calendars based on resident interests and needs

• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers

• Ensure consistent resident engagement and participation in programs

• Maintain accurate documentation, attendance records, and resident assessments

• Coordinate special events, community outings, and holiday programs

• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to support a well-rounded resident experience

• Manage activity department supplies, budget, and inventory

• Ensure activity programs comply with state and federal regulations

• Maintain organized, safe, and engaging activity spaces

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

Qualifications:

• Certified Activity Director (required)

• High school diploma required; degree in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred

• Previous experience leading activities in a healthcare or SNF setting required

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to develop and lead engaging resident programs

• Compassionate, energetic, and resident-focused approach