Resident Life & Activities Director

Winston Manor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Training and professional development

Job summary

Winston Manor in Chicago, IL is seeking an energetic Activity Director to lead the Activities Department and develop engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic programs that support residents’ interests, independence, and quality of life.

You will plan monthly calendars, organize events, supervise staff, document participation, and collaborate with nursing, social services, and other teams to ensure meaningful, resident-centered activities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Activities Department in long-term care or ICF setting.
• Previous activities, recreation, healthcare, behavioral health, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or department leadership experience preferred.
• Creative, energetic, compassionate, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to develop and coordinate a variety of resident-centered programs.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and provide direction to Activities staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, staff, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to resident quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee the facility’s resident activity program
• Develop monthly activity calendars based on resident interests, abilities, and needs
• Organize recreational, social, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities
• Coordinate holiday celebrations, special events, outings, entertainment, games, crafts, music, and other resident programs
• Encourage resident participation and provide opportunities for both group and individual activities
• Develop programming appropriate for residents with varying abilities, interests, and levels of participation
• Supervise, schedule, train, and provide direction to Activities Department staff
• Complete resident activity assessments and contribute to individualized care planning
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with other departments regarding resident needs
• Maintain accurate and timely activity documentation, participation records, calendars, and other required records
• Monitor resident participation and adjust programming based on resident interests and needs
• Obtain resident feedback and identify opportunities to improve programming
• Coordinate community resources, volunteers, entertainers, and outside organizations as appropriate
• Manage activity supplies and assist with maintaining the department budget
• Promote resident rights, choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life
• Collaborate with nursing, Social Services, behavioral health, dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in facility meetings, quality improvement initiatives, surveys, and regulatory reviews as required
• Ensure Activities Department practices comply with facility policies and applicable requirements
• Perform additional Activities Department responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Resident engagement

Team supervision

Education

Leadership in LTC/ICF setting

Job description

Winston Manor in Chicago, IL is seeking an energetic Activity Director to lead the Activities Department and develop engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic programs that support residents’ interests, independence, and quality of life.

You will plan monthly calendars, organize events, supervise staff, document participation, and collaborate with nursing, social services, and other teams to ensure meaningful, resident-centered activities.