Resident Engagement & Activity Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting in Palos Heights, IL, seeks a motivated Activity Director to lead planning and execution of engaging programs that enhance residents' quality of life. This role creates a positive, energetic environment where residents thrive socially, mentally, and physically.

Responsibilities include planning activities, managing calendars, supervising staff and volunteers, ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance, and coordinating events.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director credential required.
• High school diploma required; degree in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred.
• Experience leading activities in healthcare or skilled-nursing facility setting preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee individual and group activities for residents.
• Develop and manage monthly and weekly activity calendars.
• Lead and supervise activity staff, aides, and volunteers.
• Coordinate special events, community outings, and holiday programs.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to support resident experiences.
• Maintain documentation, attendance, and resident assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Certified Activity Director

High school diploma

Recreation Therapy degree or related field

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting in Palos Heights, IL, seeks a motivated Activity Director to lead planning and execution of engaging programs that enhance residents' quality of life. This role creates a positive, energetic environment where residents thrive socially, mentally, and physically.

Responsibilities include planning activities, managing calendars, supervising staff and volunteers, ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance, and coordinating events.