Activity Director

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Senior Care, LLC in Minnesota seeks an experienced Activity Director to plan and direct a life enrichment program across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities. You will lead engaging activities that promote resident well-being and participation.

duties include supervising volunteers, coordinating monthly calendars, documenting participation, and collaborating with departments to ensure high-quality programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care required; previous Activity Director experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with residents with dementia preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, care conferences, and MDS documentation preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MEPAP Activity Director Certification required.
• Strong creativity, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a genuine passion for working with older adults.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and participate in weekend manager rotation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct a comprehensive activity program for residents.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
• Supervise volunteers helping with activities and on community outings.
• Provide one-to-one activities for residents not participating in group activities.
• Perform duties in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies.
• Maintain quality daily attendance/behavior records.
• Post monthly program calendars and coordinate with departments.
• Assist with setting up and decorating for activities and events.
• Attend Therapeutic Recreation Department staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Communication

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Volunteer training

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MEPAP Activity Director Certification

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Position: Activity Director

Nature and Scope:

• Assists with planning a comprehensive program that includes individual and group activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents.
• Plans and directs activities. (Escorts residents to and from activities as needed).
• Supervises volunteers helping with in-house activities and on community outings.
• Provides one-to-one activities for residents who are not participating in group activities.
• Performs duties in a professional manner in compliance with the facility and Therapeutic Recreation Department policies and procedures.
• Maintains quality daily attendance/ behavioral records.
• Posts monthly program calendars and maintain good communication with all departments.
• Assists with setting up and decorating for activities and special events.
• Attends and participates in Therapeutic Recreation Department staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Customer Service Performance Expectation:

• At this facility, each resident, family member, visitor, and coworker is considered your customer and is vital to the success of our organization.
• Ensures activities occur on the date and time scheduled. Assists residents in getting to activities and gives reminders as needed.
• Report changes in health, physical, or mental, to the supervisor and/or their nurse. Maintains complete confidentiality.
• Aware of residents’ performance in activities so they can be encouraged to attend their favorites. Place residents’ dignity above their own comfort and seek assistance immediately upon needed.
• Ensures resident lives are maintained to the extent possible by providing activities and contact with the Community.
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral, with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must have experience in planning, organizing, and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors, from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Monitors life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to supervise employees and train volunteers.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications:

• Experience in long-term care required; previous experience as an Activity Director strongly preferred.
• Experience working with residents with dementia preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, care conferences, and MDS documentation preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MEPAP Activity Director Certification required.
• Strong creativity, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a genuine passion for working with older adults.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and participate in weekend manager rotation.