Activity Director

Arcadia Care; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401K)

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid vacations

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Employee appreciation events

Birthday celebrations

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Lincoln, IL is set to open a new facility on 9/1/2026. The Activity Director will lead an ongoing program of activities to support residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being according to assessments.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising Activity Aides, documenting progress notes and MDS items, and building strong relationships with families and community partners to sustain the activity department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan activities including group social activities, spiritual programs, creative/educational programs, and exercise activities.
• Oversight of Activity Aides.
• Review resident goals and progress notes; properly document MDS reports.
• Foster relationships with family members and community partners to support the Activity department.

Skills

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Training course for Activity Directors

Job description

Job Summary

NEW FACILITY TO OPEN 9/1/2026! The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident.

Essential Duties

• Develop and plan activities including, but not limited to: group social activities; spiritual programs; creative and educational programs; and exercise activities.
• Oversight of Activity Aides
• Review resident goals and progress notes properly document MDS reports.
• Foster relationships of family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department.

Benefits Offered

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
• Leadership Training to enhance your management skills
• Daily Pay - get your money when you want
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
• Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
• Time Off to Vote

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Satisfactory completion of a training course for Activity Directors.

2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program in a nursing facility.

Job Summary

NEW FACILITY TO OPEN 9/1/2026! The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident.