ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - THE KEMPTON

Liberty Healthcare Management; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Senior Living in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced Activities Director to plan, promote, and lead resident activities based on needs and interests. You will assess residents and coordinate engaging indoor and outdoor programs that enhance quality of life.

The role emphasizes documentation, volunteer supervision, and collaboration with staff to support compassionate, person-centered care for all residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Eligible for NC license as an occupational therapist or assistant therapist, or NC Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist, or completion of a 36-hour or longer course in activities program management.
• Previous Activities Director or Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, and leads activities based on residents' needs and interests.
• Informs residents and families about the Activity Program.
• Completes activities assessment per policies.
• Conducts recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of events to encourage participation.
• Supervises Volunteer Program and training of volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Recreational Therapy degree

High school diploma

Tools

MDS documentation

Job description

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - THE KEMPTON

Liberty Healthcare Management Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced:

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Job Description:

• Plans, promotes, and leads individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program of the Facility and unit.
• Completes an Activities Assessment on each designated resident according to documentation policies and procedures.
• Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of all events and programs in a manner to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents.
• Supervises Volunteer Program, responsible for all aspects of training and placing volunteers.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Eligible for a N.C. license as an occupational therapist or assistant therapist, or eligible for N.C. Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist, or someone who has completed an approved 36-hour or longer course in activities program management, or an individual receiving at least four hours consultation per month from a qualified occupational therapist or recreational therapist.
• Previous Activities Director, and/or Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask alongside residents and staff.
• Experience in documentation with MDS, progress notes, participation records, etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure and use supplies economically.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.

Visit www.liberseniorliving.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.