Senior Living Activity & Enrichment Director

Cura-Health; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

HSA eligibility

401k match

Life insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Cura Health is seeking an energetic Activity Director to lead our activities and life enrichment program for residents in long-term and post-acute care. You will design meaningful, person-centered activities that support social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual well-being, while building relationships with residents, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for working with older adults.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, or related field preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of activity programming for older adults and varying physical/cognitive abilities preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive activities and life enrichment program based on resident interests, abilities, needs, and preferences.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar with individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Provide programming that supports residents' social, emotional, physical, cognitive, recreational, and spiritual well-being.
• Complete activity assessments and contribute to individualized resident care plans per facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Provide individualized activities and one-on-one visits for residents who are unable or prefer not to participate in group programming.
• Plan and coordinate special events, holiday celebrations, outings, entertainment, community events, and other resident-centered programming.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and provide direction to Activity Assistants and other staff.
• Recruit, coordinate, and maintain relationships with volunteers and community partners.
• Monitor resident engagement and adjust programming based on participation and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cura Health is seeking an energetic Activity Director to lead our activities and life enrichment program for residents in long-term and post-acute care. You will design meaningful, person-centered activities that support social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual well-being, while building relationships with residents, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for working with older adults.