Activities Director

QUAIL PARK OF LYNNWOOD; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Care Lifestyles seeks an Activities Director in Visalia, CA to lead the Life Engagement Program in a licensed RCFE community. You will design, implement, and oversee engaging programs that promote wellness and joy for residents, with a focus on social, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

You will manage events, transportation, volunteers, and a small team, while ensuring regulatory compliance and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field (Recreational Therapy, Fine Arts, Gerontology, etc.) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in senior living, activity planning, or similar field.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• CNA experience or previous work with elderly populations a plus.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
• CDL or willingness to obtain within set timeframe required.
• Current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler certifications or willingness to obtain within set timeframe required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently.
• Flexible, creative, and dependable with a genuine passion for enhancing resident life.
• Subject to background check, TB/physical, and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging resident programs that support social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical wellness.
• Plan and coordinate on-site and off-site events, excursions, and overnight trips.
• Book and manage entertainment and vendors; negotiate contracts and logistics.
• Oversee transportation services and scheduling, including driving the community vehicle when needed.
• Ensure proper event set-up, execution, and clean-up.
• Supervise and support the Life Engagement and transportation team.
• Recruit, train, and schedule community volunteers.
• Provide staff training related to resident engagement and communication.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families.
• Maintain accurate resident social profiles and histories.
• Serve as a liaison to families and other departments regarding residents’ psycho-social needs.
• Manage departmental and event budgets.
• Ensure compliance with California RCFE regulations, OSHA, and internal company policies.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure safe operation of transportation vehicles.
• Assist with marketing, internal communications, and community newsletter/calendar

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inspire Joy. Create Connection. Lead With Heart.
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Activities Director to lead the Life Engagement Program at our licensed RCFE community in the beautiful city of Visalia, California. In this leadership role, you’ll plan and execute meaningful programs and events that enrich the lives of our residents—while fostering engagement, wellness, and joy each day.

If you're creative, organized, and passionate about serving older adults, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Event Leadership

• Design and lead engaging resident programs that support social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical wellness

• Plan and coordinate on-site and off-site events, excursions, and overnight trips

• Book and manage entertainment and vendors; negotiate contracts and logistics

• Oversee transportation services and scheduling, including driving the community vehicle when needed

• Ensure proper event set-up, execution, and clean-up

Team & Volunteer Management

• Supervise and support the Life Engagement and transportation team

• Recruit, train, and schedule community volunteers

• Provide staff training related to resident engagement and communication

Resident Engagement & Support

• Build strong relationships with residents and families

• Maintain accurate resident social profiles and histories

• Serve as a liaison to families and other departments regarding residents’ psycho-social needs

Administrative & Compliance Duties

• Manage departmental and event budgets

• Ensure compliance with California RCFE regulations, OSHA, and internal company policies

• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure safe operation of transportation vehicles

• Assist with marketing, internal communications, and community newsletter/calendar

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field (Recreational Therapy, Fine Arts, Gerontology, etc.) preferred

• 2+ years of experience in senior living, activity planning, or similar field

• Prior supervisory experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• CNA experience or previous work with elderly populations a plus

• Valid CA Driver’s License and clean driving record required

• CDL or willingness to obtain within set timeframe required

• Current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler certificationsor willingness to obtain within set timeframe required

• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently

• Flexible, creative, and dependable with a genuine passion for enhancing resident life

• Subject to background check, TB/physical, and drug screening

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, mission-driven workplace

• Opportunity to truly impact the lives of seniors every day

• Competitive salary and benefits. Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.00 an hour

• Creative freedom to shape a vibrant community culture
  For more benefit information please visit our site at: Our Benefits - Living Care Lifestyles Corporate

Ready to Build a Meaningful Career?
If you're enthusiastic about resident life enrichment and ready to lead an engaging, person-centered activities program, we want to meet you!