Senior Living Activity & Enrichment Director

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Senior Care is seeking an Activity Director to lead life enrichment for residents across our Minnesota communities. The role focuses on planning, directing, and evaluating activity programs that support overall wellness and engagement for all residents, including those with dementia.

You will supervise volunteers, coordinate schedules, and ensure activities align with therapeutic recreation policies while maintaining accurate records and communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care required; previous experience as an Activity Director strongly preferred.
• Experience working with residents with dementia preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, care conferences, and MDS documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning a comprehensive program that includes individual and group activities that meet residents' needs and interests.
• Plans and directs activities. Escorts residents to and from activities as needed.
• Supervises volunteers helping with in-house activities and on community outings.
• Provides one-to-one activities for residents who are not participating in group activities.
• Performs duties in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Dementia care experience

Regulations knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

MEPAP Activity Director Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eden Senior Care is seeking an Activity Director to lead life enrichment for residents across our Minnesota communities. The role focuses on planning, directing, and evaluating activity programs that support overall wellness and engagement for all residents, including those with dementia.

You will supervise volunteers, coordinate schedules, and ensure activities align with therapeutic recreation policies while maintaining accurate records and communication with staff and families.