Activities Specialist
$21.02 - $29.32 per hourLake Forest Place LLC
Job Description
Job Description
$21.02-$29.32 Hourly Rate (Based on years of experience)
Lake Forest Place | Part Time | Activities Department - Healthcare Center | 10am-6pm | Only every other weekend - Saturday, Sunday.
Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as an Activities Specialist?
At Lake Forest Place, you'll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we're searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.
If you're someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you'll feel right at home here.
Why YOU Will Love Working With Us
A Supportive, People-Centered Culture
We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a certification that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace for all team members.
Comprehensive Benefits That Care for You
- Health & Wellness: Wellhub, and onsite fitness
- Financial Security: PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
- Peace of Mind: EAP support
- Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
- Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support
Position Overview
The main function of this position is to plan and facilitate activity programs for residents at Lake Forest Place. The job involves growing existing programs and implementing new ideas in the areas of the seven dimensions of wellness.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement activities for residents on information from assessments.
- Programming should address resident needs and interests and should build on individual abilities and strengths while taking into consideration individual challenges. Responsible for creative and innovative ideas that keep residents living at their highest possible functioning using the 7 dimensions of wellness to balance program and event offerings.
- Plan and implement outings and special events.
- Publicize (calendars, flyers, newsletter, Touchdown), supervises volunteers and gathers residents for programs. Provide instruction, motivation and assistance with programs and projects.
- Creatively market programs and events to motivate those residents who need extra encouragement to participate.
- Purchase supplies as necessary for programs and projects working within a budget set by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related fields or equivalent experience working with older adults.
- Previous experience with older adults and group work preferred.
Ability to work with older adults in groups and 1:1 setting - Knowledge of planning and implementation process for programs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
About Presbyterian Living
Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living organization offering a full continuum of care-including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Since 1904, we've welcomed people from all backgrounds across our communities in Evanston (Westminster Place & Ten Twenty Grove), Lake Forest (Lake Forest Place), and Arlington Heights (The Moorings).
What sets us apart is our commitment to people - residents, families, and employees alike. We're a compassionate, mission-driven organization where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a meaningful difference each day.
Ready to Join a Team That Feels Like Family?
If you're passionate about helping others, excited to grow in your career, and eager to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Lake Forest Place!
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