Activity Director

Synergy Senior Care, LLC; Town of Bloomer (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Meadowbrook is seeking an experienced Activity Director to lead a vibrant activity program that promotes socialization, independence, creativity, and quality of life for residents.

You will build relationships with residents and families, coordinate with nursing and therapy teams, and oversee calendar planning, assessments, and staff supervision to deliver meaningful experiences daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors in healthcare or senior living settings preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee a meaningful activity program for residents.
• Develop and maintain monthly activity calendar.
• Complete resident activity assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate group and one-on-one activities, events, and outings.
• Recruit and supervise Activity Department staff.
• Coordinate volunteers and community resources.
• Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Activity planning

Staff supervision

Communication

Budget management

Event coordination

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? Meadowbrook is looking for an Activity Director to lead a fun, meaningful, and engaging activity program for our residents!

As our Activity Director, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, learn what makes each person unique, and create activities and experiences that promote socialization, independence, creativity, and overall quality of life.

What You'll Do

Plan, organize, and oversee a fun and meaningful activity program based on the interests, abilities, and needs of our residents

Develop and maintain the monthly activity calendar

Complete resident activity assessments and individualized care plans

Coordinate group and one-on-one activities, outings, entertainment, special events, and holiday programs

Encourage resident participation while respecting each resident's preferences and right to choose

Build relationships with residents and families and help create a warm, welcoming environment

Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments to support each resident's overall plan of care

Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Activity Department staff

Coordinate volunteers, community organizations, entertainers, and other outside resources

Maintain required documentation and ensure the Activity Department remains compliant with applicable regulations

Participate in care plan meetings, department head meetings, committees, and quality improvement activities

Manage the Activity Department's supplies and budget

Participate in our Manager on Duty (MOD) program, including some evenings and weekends

Schedule

Primary schedule: Monday–Friday

This position will primarily work during regular weekday hours, with some evenings, weekends, and holidays required as part of our Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation. The MOD schedule is planned in advance so you can balance your work and personal life.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience working with seniors, preferably in a healthcare, senior living, long-term care, or recreational setting

Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Strong organizational and communication skills

Creative, positive, and energetic personality

Ability to plan and manage multiple activities and priorities

Comfortable working with residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities

Compassionate, patient, and able to build genuine relationships with residents

Ability to work independently while also being an effective member of the leadership team

Why Join Meadowbrook?

We believe our employees are an important part of what makes Meadowbrook a great place to live and work. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both at work and at home.

Benefits include:

Medical Insurance through Allied

Dental & Vision Insurance through Principal

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Employee benefits become effective the first month following 60 days of employment

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment

Meaningful work where you can make a difference every day

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're someone who believes activities are about more than simply filling a calendar — and you want to create meaningful moments, build relationships, and help our residents live their best lives — we'd love to hear from you!

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Meadowbrook is an Equal Opportunity / Affiducative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.