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Hours Full-time
Location Belvidere, Illinois

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Job Description

Job Description

Pearl Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Activity Director to join our team.

Do you have a passion for caring for others?  Are you looking for a great work environment where you can make a difference? 

 

 

At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

·       Competitive wage

·       Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision 

·       Free Life Insurance

·       Paid Vacation/Sick Time 

·       Personal Days 

·       Employee Referral Bonus 

·       Tuition Reimbursement 

·       401K 

·       Meaningful and rewarding work environment

·       Plus much more, Inquire with us today

Description:

The primary purpose of The Activity Director supports the efforts of the department in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center.



Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee the delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote patient opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
  • Develop/Coordinate activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and patients.
  • Complete monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and post in the facility.
  • Encourage patient participation in group and individual activities.
  • Ensure regulatory requirement compliance with department documentation.
  • Ensure that needed activity supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled activities.
  • Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.
  • Maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures.
  • Organize and supervise department including selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training of Activity aide employees.
  • Organize and supervise facility volunteer program including recruiting, selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training volunteers.
  • Organize Resident Council Meetings.
  • Serve as a resource person for new residents. Assure that all necessary documents are completed.



Requirements:

  •        Degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification (required)
  •        At least three years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration. 
  •        Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills
  •        Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  •        Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive/confidential information Strong computer skills
  •        Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills.


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At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.  

 


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Posting ID: 1280021162 Posted: 2026-07-20 Job Title: Activity Director