Activity Director

Aurora Care Management; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Care Management is seeking an Activities Director to lead and coordinate engaging programs for residents in our Assisted Living community in Kissimmee, Florida. You will create a welcoming environment and design activities aligned with residents' interests, abilities, and needs.

The role emphasizes engagement, calendar development, interdepartmental collaboration, documentation, and hosting special events.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and enjoys spending time with seniors.
• Creativity to design engaging activities.
• Energetic and proactive in leading programs.
• Well organized, with calendars, supplies, and attendance tracked.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar with diverse offerings.
• Engage residents individually and in groups to encourage participation.
• Provide activities across a variety of categories (physical, social, cognitive, arts).
• Plan and coordinate special events and outings.
• Document attendance and participation; communicate changes to care teams.
• Collaborate with Executive Director, Nursing, Dining Services, and other departments.

Skills

Compassionate

Creative

Energetic

Organized

Dependable

Team Player

Good Communicator

Flexible

Job description

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE

Position: Activities Director
Department: Activities / Life Enrichment
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Assisted Living Community

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dependable Activities Director to lead and coordinate engaging activities and programs for our residents.

The Activities Director is responsible for creating a welcoming environment where residents have opportunities for socialization, recreation, creativity, physical activity, and meaningful engagement. The ideal candidate enjoys working with seniors, is organized and energetic, and understands that activities should be designed around the individual interests, abilities, and needs of our residents.

PRIMARY EXPECTATIONS

1. Develop and Maintain an Activity Calendar

• Create a monthly activity calendar that provides a variety of meaningful activities.

• Offer activities throughout the day and during appropriate evenings or weekends when needed.

• Ensure activities are appropriate for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.

• Incorporate resident preferences, suggestions, birthdays, holidays, and special events.

2. Resident Engagement

• Encourage residents to participate without making anyone feel pressured.

• Get to know residents and learn about their hobbies, interests, careers, families, and past experiences.

• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who may not participate in group activities.

• Encourage socialization and help residents maintain a sense of purpose and community.

3. Variety of Activities

Activities should include a balance of:

• Exercise and movement

• Games and trivia

• Bingo and card games

• Arts and crafts

• Music and entertainment

• Dancing

• Religious/spiritual opportunities as appropriate

• Educational programs

• Cooking and baking activities

• Gardening

• Movies

• Outings and community trips

• Holiday celebrations

• Birthday celebrations

• Resident socials

• Intergenerational activities

• Reminiscing and life-story activities

• Cognitive stimulation

• Sensory activities

• Pet/animal visits when appropriate

4. Special Events

The Activities Director is expected to plan and coordinate special events such as:

• Holiday celebrations

• Family events

• Resident birthday celebrations

• Themed parties

• Resident appreciation events

• Staff/resident events

• Entertainment

• Community outings

• Seasonal events

• Assisted Living Week activities

• Other community-wide celebrations

5. Participation & Documentation

• Maintain accurate activity attendance records.

• Document resident participation as required.

• Monitor resident interests and participation.

• Communicate changes in resident needs or abilities to the appropriate members of the care team.

• Maintain required activity documentation and records.

6. Work With Other Departments

The Activities Director is expected to work as part of the entire community team and communicate effectively with:

• Executive Director

• Nursing

• Resident Care

• Dining Services

• Housekeeping

• Maintenance

• Administrative staff

• Families and responsible parties

• Outside entertainers and vendors

Activities should be coordinated with other departments to ensure resident safety and minimize conflicts with meals, medications, appointments, and care needs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

The Activities Director is expected to:

• Be dependable and punctual.

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude.

• Treat every resident with dignity, respect, and kindness.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

• Communicate concerns promptly with management.

• Be willing to assist with community events and special projects.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and their families.

• Follow all community policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe activity area.

• Demonstrate flexibility when schedules or resident needs change.

• Be willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, or special events when needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will be:

Compassionate – genuinely enjoys spending time with seniors.

Creative – able to come up with new and interesting activities.

Energetic – willing to participate in activities rather than simply supervise them.

Organized – able to maintain calendars, supplies, schedules, attendance, and documentation.

Dependable – understands that residents depend on consistent programming and engagement.

A Team Player – works cooperatively with all departments.

A Good Communicator – communicates effectively with residents, families, staff, management, and outside vendors.

Flexible – able to adjust activities based on resident needs, participation, weather, staffing, or unexpected circumstances.

IMPORTANT EXPECTATION

The Activities Director should not simply create a calendar and expect residents to attend. The expectation is to actively engage residents, build relationships, encourage participation, and create meaningful experiences.

Our goal is for residents to look forward to activities and feel that they are an important part of the community.