Activities Director

Tali Healthcare Management; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tali Healthcare Management in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Activities Director to help residents enjoy meaningful daily life. You will create and run dynamic programs that promote social interaction, physical activity, and emotional well‑being across long‑term care, sub‑acute, and memory care settings.

You will lead a team, collaborate with the interdisciplinary staff, and plan a monthly activities calendar while ensuring safety and compliance with HIPAA and regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in recreational therapy or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Activities/Recreation in a long-term care or healthcare setting.
• Previous management experience is a plus.
• Creativity, organizational skills and a cheerful personality.
• Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia patients is a plus.
• Experience in Long Term Care.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidentiality regarding resident and company information.
• Ability to relate professionally with patients, families and staff.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops activities suitable and enjoyable to residents.
• Prepares activities, including attendance, rules, safety guidelines, and managing incidents.
• Oversees Activities Assistants and volunteers to maintain a complete activities calendar.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates activity programs.
• Develops the monthly program calendar.
• Develops a written plan of care for each resident's activity program.
• Participate in discharge planning and activity care plans.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
• Schedule programs, plan parties, and provide games/activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that stimulate their potential.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Job description

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!

As an Activities Director, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our community. Your creativity and passion for engaging individuals will shine as you develop and implement dynamic programs that cater to the diverse interests and needs of our residents. You’ll foster an environment that promotes social interaction, physical activity, and emotional well‑being, ensuring that every day is filled with joy and purpose.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Director to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high‑quality support to the resident and families, work with other members of the interdisciplinary team, and ensure that residents receive the best possible treatment in a variety of settings, including long term care, sub‑acute care, and memory care. This role requires strong skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to resident‑centered care.

Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Develops activities that are suitable and enjoyable to the residents.

• Responsible for all aspects of preparation for activities, including taking attendance, ensuring facility rules are followed, informing participants of safety guidelines and managing incidents of conflict or medical emergencies.

• Oversees the Activities Assistants, as well as any volunteers, to ensure that the residents have a well‑rounded and complete activities calendar.

• Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility.

• Developing and planning the monthly program calendar.

• Developing a written plan of care for each resident's activity program.

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.

• Scheduling programs, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.

• Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally socially and spiritually.

• All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Activity Assistant : 2 years (Preferred)

• SNF / LTC : 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Activity Director Certified (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

SKILLS

• Qualified candidates will have an associate degree in recreational therapy or similar degree.

• At least 2 years of experience working with Activities/Recreation in a long‑term care or other healthcare setting.

• Previous management experience is also a plus.

• Candidates should show evidence of creativity, organizational skills and cheerful personality.

• Previous experience in long‑term care or other healthcare settings is a plus.

• Experience working with Alzheimer's/Dementia patients a plus.

• Experience in Long Term Care.

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding employee, resident and company proprietary information.

• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.

• Must possess computer skills of the types and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

• Knowledge of HIPPA, and state and federal regulations.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law