Activities Director – Full-Time

Concho Hearts Hospice•Kilgore, TX

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About The Position

Concho Hearts Hospice is hiring a full-time Activities Director serving Kilgore, Texas, and surrounding communities. The role focuses on creating meaningful activities and special events that enhance quality of life and encourage social interaction and emotional well-being for patients and residents. The Activities Director will tailor programs to individual interests, abilities, and care needs; build relationships with patients, families, facility staff, and community partners; and collaborate with the hospice care team. The position also includes coordinating volunteers, maintaining activity calendars and documentation, and representing the organization with professionalism, enthusiasm, and compassion. Travel throughout Kilgore and surrounding communities is required as needed. The listed annual salary is $20,000–$25,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Creative, energetic, compassionate, and outgoing personality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to plan and coordinate activities independently.
Comfort interacting with patients, residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
Dependable and flexible, with the ability to adapt activities to individual needs.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in activities coordination, senior living, healthcare, recreation, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working with seniors, hospice patients, or healthcare facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate activities and special events for patients and residents.
Develop engaging programs that promote social interaction, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
Organize holiday celebrations, birthday recognition, themed activities, and other special occasions.
Build positive relationships with patients, families, facility staff, and community partners.
Coordinate activities according to individual interests, abilities, and care needs.
Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, chaplains, and other team members.
Assist with volunteer coordination and community involvement.
Create and maintain activity calendars and schedules.
Maintain accurate documentation of activities and participation.
Encourage a welcoming, compassionate, and positive environment.
Identify opportunities to improve programs and create meaningful experiences.
Represent Concho Hearts Hospice with professionalism, enthusiasm, and compassion.
Travel throughout Kilgore and surrounding communities as needed.