Activity Director

Peak Resources; Carthage (NC); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Peak Resources Pinelake in North Carolina seeks a qualified Director of Activities to lead the activities program for a senior living community, directing development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.

The role includes coordinating assessments and care plan goals to match residents’ interests, with possible supervision of an Activities Assistant. Excellent compensation and full-time benefits provided.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must complete a state-approved training program within nine months of employment.
• Options include licensed recreational therapist or eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; two years of experience in adult recreation/activities in the last five years; licensed OT or OTA; CAP; or completing the basic activity course before Aug 1, 2026.

Aufgaben

• Direct the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
• Contribute to and direct the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches individualized to residents.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory skills

Proficient in PC use

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

State-approved training program (within nine months)

Licensed recreational therapist or eligible for certification (NCRT act)

Licensed occupational therapist or OTA

Certified Activity Professional (CAP)

Basic activity course completed before Aug 1, 2026

Jobbeschreibung

Description

At Peak Resources, a leading NC skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living company, with nine locations across North Carolina, our top priority is providing a relaxing and comforting environment that focuses on the well-being and happiness of our residents. We strive to hire and employ the skilled staff who help our goals of enhancing the quality of the lives of our residents.

We are currently seeking a qualified Director of Activities to join our team at Peak Resources Pinelake.

Excellent compensation and benefits! Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid time off (PTO), and participation in the company 401(k) retirement plan.

Typical Work Schedule is: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Role Responsibilities

The Activity Director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests/preferences of each resident. The position may include supervision of an Activities Assistant.

Requirements

Required Skills, Education, Licensure, and/or Certifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must complete a state approved training program within nine months of employment or assignment to this position. The basic activity course for nursing home activity directors offered by community colleges, universities or other nationally recognized online platforms, that include a minimum of 10 hours of documentation in the course is required unless:

• the individual is a licensed recreational therapist or eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist as defined by the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act in accordance with G.S. 90C-22;
• the individual has two years of experience working in programming for an adult recreation or activities program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in an activities program for patients or residents in a health care or long-term care setting;
• the individual is a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant in accordance with G.S. 90-270.67, Article 18D;
• the individual is certified as an Activity Professional by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
• the required basic activity course was completed prior to August 1, 2026.

• Meets all state-specific requirements.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Peak Resources provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.