Activity Director in Long Term Care

COX HEALTHCARE LTD; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands of Owasso is seeking an energetic and compassionate Activities Director to lead our activity program and enrich residents' lives through meaningful, person-centered activities.

The role emphasizes relationship building, creative programming, and collaboration with all departments; CNA certification is required, Activity Director cert preferred, and training is available.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, positive personality and compassionate approach to residents.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities for cross-department work.
• Ability to lead group activities and motivate resident participation.
• Experience in long-term care or senior living is preferred; certification training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate the activity program to meet resident needs and interests.
• Create engaging recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities.
• Develop individualized programming reflecting residents' preferences and goals.
• Coordinate community outreach and partnerships to enhance programming.
• Collaborate with all departments to integrate activities into daily care.
• Complete documentation, calendars, assessments, and reports accurately.
• Review policies and update procedures as needed.
• Stay current with regulations and professional standards for LTC activities.
• Maintain departmental compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist with budgeting and staffing for the Activities Department.
• Provide reports and recommendations to the Administrator on operations and growth.
• Lead the Activities Department and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Resident engagement

Education

CNA Certification

Activity Director Certification (preferred)

Job description

Activities Director

The Highlands of Owasso is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Activities Director to join our team! We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality who is passionate about enriching the lives of our residents through meaningful, engaging, and person-centered activities. If you love building relationships, thinking outside the box, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Activity Director Certification Preferred, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is required ; however, we are willing to send the right candidate to Activity Director certification training.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the facility's activity program to meet the individual needs and interests of each resident.
• Create engaging recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote residents' physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.
• Develop individualized programming that reflects each resident's preferences, abilities, and goals.
• Coordinate community outreach opportunities and establish partnerships that enhance resident programming.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure activities are integrated into residents' daily lives and overall care.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, calendars, assessments, and administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review departmental policies and procedures annually and recommend updates as needed.
• Stay current with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as professional standards governing long-term care activities.
• Maintain departmental compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies.
• Assist with developing and managing the department budget and staffing needs.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to the Administrator regarding the operation, growth, and success of the Activities Department.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the overall leadership and daily operation of the Activities Department.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, positive, and compassionate personality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead group activities and motivate residents to participate.
• Experience in long-term care or senior living is preferred.
• Activity Director Certification is preferred but not required. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

If you're passionate about making a difference and creating meaningful moments for our residents every day, we'd love to welcome you to our team!