Activities Director

Cantex Continuing Care Network; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking an Activities Director to lead the design, oversight, and delivery of activity programs that enhance resident quality of life and well-being in a long-term care setting.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to tailor activities to individual needs, support regulatory compliance, and promote resident independence through therapeutic recreation and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain activity programs designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of patients.
• Complete activity assessments and participate in the development and updating of comprehensive care plans.
• Ensure activity programming reflects resident preferences, cultural backgrounds, and cognitive and functional abilities.
• Coordinate and schedule group and individual activities, including evening and weekend programs when appropriate.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to patient participation, activity involvement, and progress in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing activity services in a long-term care environment.
• Manage activity supplies, equipment, and budget-related resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance resident engagement, quality of life, and individualized care outcomes.
• Promote the greatest possible degree of resident independence through meaningful activity participation and therapeutic recreation opportunities.
• Support community involvement opportunities and external engagement activities when appropriate.

Job description

Overview

The Activities Director plans, develops, and oversees activity programs designed to enhance resident quality of life, social engagement, and overall well-being. This role leads the Activity Department and ensures activity programming supports the physical, mental, psychosocial, and recreational needs of each patient based on comprehensive assessments and individualized care planning. The Activities Director collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to promote meaningful engagement, resident independence, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care.

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Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain activity programs designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of patients.
• Complete activity assessments and participate in the development and updating of comprehensive care plans.
• Ensure activity programming reflects resident preferences, cultural backgrounds, and cognitive and functional abilities.
• Coordinate and schedule group and individual activities, including evening and weekend programs when appropriate.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to patient participation, activity involvement, and progress in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing activity services in a long-term care environment.
• Manage activity supplies, equipment, and budget-related resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance resident engagement, quality of life, and individualized care outcomes.
• Promote the greatest possible degree of resident independence through meaningful activity participation and therapeutic recreation opportunities.
• Support community involvement opportunities and external engagement activities when appropriate.