Activities Director (CNA)

Stonecreek; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonecreek Health & Rehabilitation in Paducah, KY seeks an enthusiastic Activities Director to design engaging programs that enrich residents' daily lives. You’ll lead social, recreational, and therapeutic activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well‑being, building meaningful connections with residents and their families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, organization, and the ability to manage volunteers, coordinate community involvement, and maintain records while

Qualifications

• Must have an active CNA license.
• Degree or certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or NCCAP-certified activity director.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one year in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Prior completion of a state-approved training course.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and implement activities to meet residents' social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs.
• Initiate and promote activities inside and outside the facility, ensuring resident safety.
• Coordinate and verify assistance for activities and events as needed.
• Involve the community (clubs, groups, organizations, churches) when planning activities.
• Maintain records of activity programs and resident progress toward care plan goals.
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events.

Skills

Active CNA license

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Program development

Ability to work with residents with (c

Education

Therapeutic recreation certification

Certified Activity Director (NCCAP)

Job description

Stonecreek Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Director to bring energy, creativity, and purpose to our resident experience! This role is perfect for someone who thrives on making meaningful connections and creating engaging programs that enrich the daily lives of our residents.

As our Activities Director, you’ll lead and coordinate a variety of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities designed to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. At Stonecreek, we believe every day should be filled with moments of joy, purpose, and connection — and our Activities Director plays a key role in making that happen.

We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where your ideas are welcomed, your talents are valued, and your passion for enriching lives truly shines. If you’re creative, organized, and driven by making a difference, we would love to meet you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the resident’s plan of care and within the specified budget.

• Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident at all times.

• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.

• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.

• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.

• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events

• Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy.

• Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining an active Resident Council.

• Maintain all activity-related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Requirments:

• Must have an active CNA license

• Meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

  • Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or

  • Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or

  • Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one (1) year was full time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting; or

  • Prior completion of a state-approved training course.

• One (1) to two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.

• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.

• 2 years of experience in activity programming.

• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.