Activity Director

Activity Director

Winston Manor – Chicago, IL

Winston Manor is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and compassionate Activity Director to lead our Activities Department. The Activities Director is responsible for developing and overseeing engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic programming that supports residents’ interests, abilities, independence, and overall quality of life.

This position is ideal for someone who is creative, energetic, organized, and passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for resident engagement in an Intermediate Care Facility environment.

What We Offer

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Leadership and career growth opportunities

• Meaningful work supporting resident engagement and quality of life

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee the facility’s resident activity program

• Develop monthly activity calendars based on resident interests, abilities, and needs

• Organize recreational, social, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities

• Coordinate holiday celebrations, special events, outings, entertainment, games, crafts, music, and other resident programs

• Encourage resident participation and provide opportunities for both group and individual activities

• Develop programming appropriate for residents with varying abilities, interests, and levels of participation

• Supervise, schedule, train, and provide direction to Activities Department staff

• Complete resident activity assessments and contribute to individualized care planning

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with other departments regarding resident needs

• Maintain accurate and timely activity documentation, participation records, calendars, and other required records

• Monitor resident participation and adjust programming based on resident interests and needs

• Obtain resident feedback and identify opportunities to improve programming

• Coordinate community resources, volunteers, entertainers, and outside organizations as appropriate

• Manage activity supplies and assist with maintaining the department budget

• Promote resident rights, choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life

• Collaborate with nursing, Social Services, behavioral health, dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Participate in facility meetings, quality improvement initiatives, surveys, and regulatory reviews as required

• Ensure Activities Department practices comply with facility policies and applicable requirements

• Perform additional Activities Department responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and experience appropriate for Activities Department leadership in a long-term care or ICF setting

• Previous activities, recreation, healthcare, behavioral health, or long-term care experience preferred

• Previous supervisory or department leadership experience preferred

• Creative, energetic, compassionate, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills

• Ability to develop and coordinate a variety of resident-centered programs

• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills

• Ability to supervise, motivate, and provide direction to Activities staff

• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, staff, families, and the interdisciplinary team

• Dependable, professional, and committed to resident quality of life

• Must meet applicable health and background requirements

Schedule

• Full-time leadership position

• Schedule may vary based on resident programming and facility needs

• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability may be required for resident activities and special events

Work Setting

Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) | Long-Term Care | Activities & Recreation

Winston Manor is committed to providing residents with meaningful opportunities for engagement, recreation, social connection, and personal fulfillment. We are looking for an Activities Director who can bring creativity, organization, and strong leadership to our Activities Department while promoting dignity, choice, and quality of life for every resident.