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:
- Tapcheck Same Day Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Continuing Education and Scholarship Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Support
Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.
Join a team dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and creating meaningful experiences every day.
Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.