Activities Director - closed 9/24/27

Activities Director – Full-Time

Chesterton Manor | Chesterton, IN

Chesterton Manor is seeking an experienced Activities Director to join our skilled nursing facility in Chesterton, IN.

The Activities Director plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Activity Program to ensure the emotional, recreational, social, spiritual, and individual needs of residents are met and maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and create a monthly activity calendar, including movies, parties, games, projects, crafts, resources, and field trips.

• Identify and monitor the spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs of residents through routine interviews, visits, and consultations with residents and families.

• Encourage residents to develop physical and educational skills through participation in activities.

• Ensure nursing supervisors assist residents with activity selection in compliance with physicians' orders.

• Manage resident shopping requests.

• Assist with managing the smoking program.

• Coordinate monthly Resident Council meetings.

• Post and document resident activities in PointClickCare (PCC).

• Evaluate activity programs and resident participation to ensure activities remain meaningful and individualized.

Education & Qualifications:

• Certified Activity Director with long-term care experience preferred, or previous experience working under a Certified Activity Consultant required.

• NCCAP certification required.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hiring.

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

Education Assistance – New!

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition

• Up to $2,625 per year toward paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan

Health & Wellness

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Care

• Telemedicine Program

Financial Security

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick)

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

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