Senior Living Activities & Engagement Lead

Nivram Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Supportive leadership and team

Professional development opportunities

Create meaningful programs for adults

Team-oriented long-term care env.

Job summary

Central Nursing Home seeks a compassionate Activities Director to lead resident activity and engagement programs. You will design and coordinate multifaceted activities supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being, while fostering participation and meaningful daily experiences.

Responsibilities include planning calendars, collaborating with multiple departments, supervising staff, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in activities, recreation, social services, long-term care, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with older adults preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creative approach to developing resident-centered programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee resident activity programs.
• Create an activity calendar that provides a variety of recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic opportunities.
• Develop programs based on resident interests, abilities, needs, and preferences.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in individual and group activities.
• Coordinate special events, celebrations, outings, and facility programs.
• Supervise and provide direction to Activities Department staff.
• Maintain accurate activity documentation and resident participation records.
• Complete required assessments and contribute to resident care planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, social services, dietary, rehabilitation, and other departments.
• Communicate with residents and families regarding activities and programming.
• Assist residents who may require additional encouragement or individualized activities.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and program areas.
• Support volunteer and community involvement when appropriate.
• Ensure activity programming meets applicable regulatory and facility requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Job description

Central Nursing Home seeks a compassionate Activities Director to lead resident activity and engagement programs. You will design and coordinate multifaceted activities supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being, while fostering participation and meaningful daily experiences.

Responsibilities include planning calendars, collaborating with multiple departments, supervising staff, and maintaining records.