Senior Activities Coordinator, Long-Term Care

Sanford International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Activities Supervisor for Long Term Care to design and lead resident activities, coordinate staff and volunteers, and align plans with care goals. Strong communication and leadership are essential to support residents’ dignity and identity.

You will foster engaging programs, document activity plans, and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and leadership to enhance daily life in a skilled LTC setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years experience in this field preferred.
• Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
• Experience in social services or creative activities.
• Minimum of one year previous leadership/management experience preferred.
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
• Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by state preferred.
• Current CNA certification or enrolled in a healthcare program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements resident activities and events.
• Manages activity staff schedules and coordinates volunteer staffing and activities.
• Creates and views resident care plans around activities.
• Completes activity assessments and MDS questions as required.
• Reports problems to leadership in a timely manner.
• Communicates department activities to employees.
• Improve quality of life for residents with meaningful activities and interventions.
• Administers the monthly activity calendar.
• Engages residents in group and one-on-one activities such as music, crafts, or spirit activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree preferred

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking an Activities Supervisor for Long Term Care to design and lead resident activities, coordinate staff and volunteers, and align plans with care goals. Strong communication and leadership are essential to support residents’ dignity and identity.

You will foster engaging programs, document activity plans, and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and leadership to enhance daily life in a skilled LTC setting.