Geriatric Activity Director — Create Meaningful Programs

Pearl of Fox River Valley; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Personal days

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Pearl of Fox River Valley in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated Activity Director to join our team. This role supports resident engagement through developing and overseeing activity programs, coordinating with staff, families, and the community, and ensuring adherence to budget and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in recreational therapy or an Activity Director Certification, with 3+ years in geriatrics or recreation, strong communication, organizational and computer

Qualifications

• Degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification (required).
• At least three years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive/confidential information; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote patient opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Develop/Coordinate activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and patients.
• Complete monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and post in the facility.
• Encourage patient participation in group and individual activities.
• Ensure regulatory requirement compliance with department documentation.
• Ensure that needed activity supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled activities.
• Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.
• Maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures.
• Organize and supervise department including selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training of Activity aide employees.
• Organize and supervise facility volunteer program including recruiting, selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training volunteers.
• Organize Resident Council Meetings.
• Serve as a resource person for new residents. Assure that all necessary documents are completed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in recreational therapy

Activity Director Certification

Job description

The Pearl of Fox River Valley in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated Activity Director to join our team. This role supports resident engagement through developing and overseeing activity programs, coordinating with staff, families, and the community, and ensuring adherence to budget and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in recreational therapy or an Activity Director Certification, with 3+ years in geriatrics or recreation, strong communication, organizational and computer