Activity Director

Crossroadscarecenter; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging activities. This role requires a Certified Activity Director who can creatively plan and organize enjoyable experiences while ensuring that the physical, intellectual, and social needs of residents are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and management skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference and creating a fun environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and enthusiastic with strong management skills.
• Certified Activity Director required for planning and organizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct quality activities for residents.
• Communicate professionally with residents and healthcare workers.
• Prepare and post monthly activity calendars.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Creativity

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Education

Certified Activity Director

Job description

We are currently looking for an energetic, reliable, and fun individual to assist our residents with activities of daily living. Must be a self-starter, enthusiastic, creative, and possess strong management skills. Must display leadership skills, creativity, and have lots of patience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Plan, organize, develop, and direct quality activities for residents, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met.
2. Ability to communicate professionally with residents, family members, healthcare workers, and coworkers.
3. Prepare and post monthly activity calendars.
4. Must have the ability to accept and perform responsibilities as outlined above with a positive attitude.
5. But most of all, ensuring the residents are enjoying themselves and having fun!
6. Must be a Certified Activity Director.