Activity Director

Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activities program that promotes residents' physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being in a long-term care setting.

You will assess residents, develop individualized activity plans, supervise staff, and coordinate family engagement while upholding regulatory standards and promoting quality of life for all residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in long-term care, assisted living, or recreational programming preferred.
• Activity Director certification or credentials as required by regulations.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with older adults, including those with dementia.
• Knowledge of person-centered care and recreational programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a monthly activities calendar.
• Plan daily individual and group activities.
• Provide recreational, educational, social, spiritual, and therapeutic activities.
• Coordinate special events and celebrations.
• Offer activities accommodating residents with varying abilities.
• Document resident participation and progress; participate in care planning.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Activity Director certification or qualifying credentials

Job description

Position Summary

The Activity Director is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive activities program that promotes the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being of residents in a long-term care facility.

The Activity Director ensures that residents have opportunities to participate in meaningful activities that support their individual interests, preferences, abilities, and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Activities Programming

• Develop and implement a monthly activities calendar.

• Plan daily individual and group activities.

• Provide recreational, educational, social, spiritual, and therapeutic activities.

• Coordinate special events, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, and entertainment.

• Offer activities that accommodate residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.

• Provide meaningful one-on-one activities for residents who cannot participate in group activities.

• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual choices and preferences.

2. Resident Assessment and Care Planning

• Complete activity assessments upon admission and as required.

• Identify residents’ interests, hobbies, preferences, and recreational needs.

• Develop individualized activity care plans.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

• Document resident participation, responses, and progress.

• Update activity plans when residents’ needs or abilities change.

3. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the activities program meets applicable federal and state regulations.

• Maintain accurate activity documentation and attendance records.

• Ensure activities are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends as appropriate.

• Maintain documentation for regulatory surveys and audits.

• Ensure residents have access to meaningful activities regardless of their physical or cognitive limitations.

4. Staff Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate activities department employees.

• Develop staff schedules and assign responsibilities.

• Provide orientation and ongoing education to activities staff.

• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching when necessary.

• Ensure department employees follow facility policies and procedures.

• Promote teamwork and accountability within the department.

5. Resident and Family Relations

• Encourage resident and family involvement in activities.

• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and responsible parties.

• Establish and support resident activity committees.

• Respond to resident concerns and activity-related requests.

• Promote resident choice, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

6. Department Administration

• Prepare and maintain the activities department budget.

• Order and maintain activity supplies and equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe activities environment.

• Coordinate volunteers and community organizations.

• Attend department meetings and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Assist with facility events and special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working in long-term care, assisted living, or recreational programming preferred.

• Activity Director certification or qualifying professional credentials as required by applicable regulations.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with older adults, including residents with dementia and other cognitive impairments.

• Knowledge of person-centered care and recreational programming.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and staff management.

• Time management and organization.

• Creativity and problem-solving.

• Documentation and recordkeeping.

• Effective communication.

• Ability to motivate and engage residents.

• Knowledge of dementia-friendly activities.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Performance Expectations

The Activity Director will be evaluated based on:

• Completion and implementation of monthly activity calendars.

• Resident participation and engagement.

• Completion of activity assessments and care plans.

• Accuracy and timeliness of documentation.

• Staff supervision and accountability.

• Resident and family satisfaction.

• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

• Department organization and budget management.

• Availability of meaningful individual and group activities.