Activities Director

Park Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Madisonville (KY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tapcheck Same Day Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Continuing Education and ScholarshipOp

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Support

Job summary

Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Activities Director to lead our resident-centered activities program. You will oversee a comprehensive schedule that enhances physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, while guiding a team and coordinating volunteers.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating activities, coordinating meetings with Residents and Families, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Experience in long-term care or senior living preferred.
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Experience working with geriatric populations is highly desirable.
SRNA/CNA certification preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate all aspects of the Activities Department.
Design and coordinate meaningful individual and group activity programs based on resident interests, abilities, and needs.
Assess resident capabilities and develop appropriate activity interventions and programming.
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of daily, weekly, monthly, and special event activities.
Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to support activity programs and events.
Coordinate and facilitate Resident Council and Family Council meetings, communicating concerns and recommendations to the Administrator and appropriate departments.
Document resident participation, progress, and responses to activity programs as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contribute to the development and ongoing review of individualized resident care plans.
Supervise, mentor, schedule, and evaluate Activities Department staff.
Develop and publish a monthly calendar of events and activities for residents, families, and staff.
Lead and coordinate fundraising initiatives and special community events.
Manage departmental inventory, supplies, equipment, and purchasing within established budget guidelines.
Prepare annual budget projections and department requests for review by administration.
Ensure resident mail is sorted and distributed daily.
Maintain compliance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Team management

Geriatric care

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Volunteer recruiting/training

Education

High school diploma or GED

SRNA/CNA certification

Job description

Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors? Do you thrive in a creative, resident-centered environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If so, Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center invites you to apply for our full-time Activities Director position.

As the Activities Director, you will lead and oversee a comprehensive activities program designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of our residents. This key leadership role requires a motivated professional who can develop engaging programs, lead a team, and foster an environment that supports resident choice, dignity, and quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate all aspects of the Activities Department.
Design and coordinate meaningful individual and group activity programs based on resident interests, abilities, and needs.
Assess resident capabilities and develop appropriate activity interventions and programming.
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of daily, weekly, monthly, and special event activities.
Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to support activity programs and events.
Complete activity assessments and compile social histories for residents as required.
Coordinate and facilitate Resident Council and Family Council meetings, communicating concerns and recommendations to the Administrator and appropriate departments.
Document resident participation, progress, and responses to activity programs as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contribute to the development and ongoing review of individualized resident care plans.
Supervise, mentor, schedule, and evaluate Activities Department staff.
Develop and publish a monthly calendar of events and activities for residents, families, and staff.
Lead and coordinate fundraising initiatives and special community events.
Manage departmental inventory, supplies, equipment, and purchasing within established budget guidelines.
Prepare annual budget projections and department requests for review by administration.
Ensure resident mail is sorted and distributed daily.
Maintain compliance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in long-term care, senior living, recreation, activities programming, or a related field preferred.
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Experience working with geriatric populations is highly desirable.
State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA/CNA) certification preferred.

Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team development abilities
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Creativity and enthusiasm for programming and event planning
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Customer service-focused mindset
Compassion, patience, and a commitment to resident-centered care

Benefits

At Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include: