Senior Living Activity Coordinator

Allure Healthcare Services; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Allure Healthcare Services in Zion, IL is seeking an Activity Aide to support planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs for residents in memory care and supportive living. This is a full-time position with rotating weekends.

You will help create a warm atmosphere and document resident responses during activities. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments, preparing activity spaces, and assisting with supplies while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Long-Term Care or Activities Department is preferred but not required.
• Must have a positive attitude, patience, compassion, enthusiasm, and the ability to work with residents at varying levels of functioning.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player who takes initiative and works well independently.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to providing high-quality resident experiences.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance initiatives for the Activities Department.
• Observe resident participation, mood, behavior, and engagement during activities, documenting and reporting progress as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and descriptive activity notes that reflect services provided and residents’ responses.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and uplifting atmosphere throughout the community.
• Build positive working relationships with all departments to ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Prepare activity rooms and common areas for scheduled programs and assist with clean-up after events and activities.
• Follow resident care plans when providing daily activities and individualized engagement.
• Assist with purchasing department supplies, and activity materials as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and comply with all HIPAA and facility guidelines.
• Supervise and engage residents during activities to support their physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being.
• Visit residents who remain in their rooms and provide one-on-one engagement such as conversation, letter writing, crafts, games, and other personalized activities.
• Recommend activity equipment and supply needs to supervisors to help enhance programming.
• Comfortable leading and collaborating with volunteers in a professional and supportive environment.
• Willing to learn and confidently fill in the receptionist role as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Allure Healthcare Services in Zion, IL is seeking an Activity Aide to support planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs for residents in memory care and supportive living. This is a full-time position with rotating weekends.

You will help create a warm atmosphere and document resident responses during activities. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments, preparing activity spaces, and assisting with supplies while maintaining HIPAA compliance.