Activity Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 Healthcare in Chicago seeks an experienced Activity Director to plan, coordinate, and run engaging programs that enhance residents' quality of life across social, mental, and physical well-being.

You will lead activity staff and volunteers, develop monthly calendars, document assessments, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with nursing and therapy teams.

This role rewards initiative, compassion, and the ability to energize a community of residents.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director is required.
• High school diploma required; degree in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred.
• Experience leading activities in healthcare or SNF settings required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and lead engaging resident programs.
• Compassionate, energetic and resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee activities for residents.
• Develop monthly and weekly calendars based on resident interests.
• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers.
• Ensure resident engagement and participation in programs.
• Maintain documentation, attendance records, and assessments.
• Coordinate events, outings, and holiday programs.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams.
• Manage supplies, budget, and inventory for the activity department.
• Ensure programs comply with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain organized, safe activity spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Program development

Resident-focused care

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

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