Certified Activity Director

Hills Nursing; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer & Critical Illness Coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare is hiring an Activity Director to engage residents with meaningful programs, document activity progress, and coordinate communications.

The role requires reliability, creativity, and strong organizational skills to plan, implement, and track resident activities within a defined budget. A high school diploma and state certification are required for eligibility, with promotion potential through professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and state-required Activity Director certification.
• Excellent creativity and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to document and implement detailed programs.
• Experience creating resident care plans.
• Ability to develop, organize and execute activity programs within a specified budget.

Responsibilities

• Document Activity Programs and resident participation to track progress toward care plan goals.
• Conduct resident activity histories and assessments per state standards.
• Publish and distribute a monthly calendar of events and facility newsletters for residents and families.
• Build and maintain an active volunteer program to support activities.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organizational

Documentation

Program Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Our Team as an Activity Director

Create Meaningful Engagement for Residents

We are currently hiring a dedicated and creative Activity Director to join our team! This role requires reliability, trustworthiness, and consistency in attendance. Success also depends on the ability to multitask effectively, collaborate politely with others, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Your Impact as an Activity Director

In this role, you will:

• Document Activity Programs: Maintain detailed records of activity programs and resident participation, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Conduct Resident Assessments: Perform resident activity histories and assessments in compliance with state and federal standards.
• Coordinate Communication: Publish and distribute a monthly calendar of events and periodic facility newsletters to keep residents and families informed.
• Build Volunteer Engagement: Develop and maintain an active and effective volunteer program to support activities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is a high school graduate and certified as an Activity Director (as required by state regulations).
• Demonstrates excellent creativity and communication skills.
• Possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to document and implement detailed programs.
• Has experience creating and implementing effective resident care plans.
• Can develop, organize, and execute activity programs that meet the social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs of residents within a specified budget.

Why Choose a facility from Creative Solutions in Healthcare?

As one of Texas’s largest and most trusted providers of long‑term care, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace for our employees.

We offer (for full‑time employees):

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.