At Celebrate Senior Living of Moline, we love what we do and have fun while we're doing it! Working with our residents is an adventure. They've led amazing lives and have the stories to prove it. Here, you'll join a community of incredible residents and a company dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and care.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and organized Activities Director to lead and manage our Life Enrichment Program. This role is responsible for developing and implementing meaningful, engaging activities that enhance the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of our residents.

The ideal candidate is energetic, resident-focused, and experienced in long-term care, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and person-centered programming.

Schedule

• Full-time position with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive activity program in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Complete and maintain activity assessments, care plans, and progress notes in compliance with CMS and IDPH guidelines
• Ensure programming meets physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents
• Coordinate and lead group and individual activities, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Organize special events, holiday celebrations, and community involvement opportunities
• Supervise, train, and schedule activity staff and volunteers
• Maintain department budget, supplies, and equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for individualized resident engagement
• Ensure survey readiness including documentation and participation tracking
• Develop relationships with community partners and volunteers

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage $23.40
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Vacation plan
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Growth Opportunities
• Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois requirements for Activities Director in a long-term care facility
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) OR eligible for Activity Director certification OR minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to engage residents with dementia and varying cognitive levels

Celebrate Senior Living is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employees; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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