Activities Director Full-Time

Willow Creek Healthcare Center; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Training and development opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Willow Creek Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Activities Director to lead our resident activities program and enrich residents' lives with meaningful, engaging activities. The role requires creativity, energy, and compassionate leadership.

The position includes planning diverse activities, coordinating with staff, and ensuring proper documentation while supporting residents’ hobbies and social needs. Benefits are provided and the environment is collaborative.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Activity Director certification is required.
• One year of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term-care facility preferred.
• Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, or supervisory roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of resident-centered programming, assessments, care planning, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident activities program.
• Create varied monthly calendars with recreational, social, educational, cultural, spiritual, and wellness activities.
• Provide individual, small-group, large-group, and in-room activities.
• Develop programming for bed-bound or cognitively impaired residents.
• Complete activity assessments, care plans, and progress notes; maintain documentation.
• Coordinate care conferences and individualized care plans with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Activity Director certification

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Activities Director - Full-Time

Willow Creek Healthcare Center

Pay Range: $22.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience

Create Meaningful Moments and Make Every Day Matter

Willow Creek Healthcare Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Full-Time Activities Director to lead our resident activities program. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about enriching residents' lives and creating an environment filled with purpose, connection, and joy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's resident activities program.
• Create a varied monthly calendar that includes recreational, social, educational, cultural, spiritual, and wellness programs.
• Provide individual, small-group, large-group, and in-room activities.
• Develop specialized programming for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, cognitively impaired, or unable to participate in traditional group activities.
• Complete comprehensive activity assessments, care plans, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Ensure progress notes clearly describe the services provided and each resident's response.
• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
• Encourage residents to pursue hobbies, crafts, reading, and other self-directed interests.
• Provide accessible materials, including audiobooks, large-print resources, or Braille materials when appropriate.
• Plan resident outings and arrange transportation for activities, appointments, and discharges when necessary.
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Activities Department employees and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, calendars, departmental reports, and program documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, employees, community partners, support personnel, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in department head, general staff, quality assurance, infection control, safety, marketing, resident council, and family council meetings.
• Participate in community planning related to facility programs and resident needs.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with improvement plans and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and facility standards governing resident activities.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and assist with developing and implementing plans of correction when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming Activities Department.
• Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Activity Director certification required.
• One year of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term-care facility preferred.
• Previous activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of resident-centered programming, assessments, care planning, and documentation.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and compassionate leadership style.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise employees, manage multiple priorities, and solve practical problems.
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures, regulations, and facility policies.
• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic documentation systems preferred.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to support special events, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, and hearing. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also requires adequate close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Willow Creek Healthcare Center?

• Competitive pay of $22.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Reward and bonus opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that brings happiness, purpose, and connection to residents' lives

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.