Activity Director

ASC•Mishawaka, IN

17d

About The Position

Creekside Village is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organized Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement recreational programs that enhance residents’ quality of life. The role calls for leadership, a passion for working with seniors, and the ability to create diverse, meaningful activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities. Experience in a long-term care setting is strongly preferred. The Activity Director helps create a comforting, engaging atmosphere and balances daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation. The position also works collaboratively with other departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies. Creekside Village’s Senior Living Division describes its care approach as whole-person-centered, nurturing residents’ physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting, or satisfactory completion of Activities Director training.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement recreational programs that enhance residents’ quality of life.
Monitor, mentor, lead, and motivate a team of Activity Assistants.
Create engaging, age-appropriate activities for residents with different physical and cognitive abilities.
Help create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Balance daily schedules, multiple resident needs, and activity preparation.
Collaborate with and promote collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies.