Certified Activity Director

Great Plains Nursing; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer Coverage

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Great Plains Nursing is hiring an Activity Director to create meaningful resident engagement and supervise activity programs. You will document programs, assess residents, and coordinate monthly calendars while ensuring compliance with state standards.

The role emphasizes creativity, strong communication, organization, and budget-conscious program development to enhance social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; certification as an Activity Director per state regulations.
• Proven creativity and strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities with documentation and program implementation experience.
• Experience creating and implementing resident care plans.
• Ability to develop, organize, and execute activity programs within a budget.

Responsibilities

• Document activity programs and resident participation, track progress toward care plan goals.
• Conduct resident activity histories and assessments per state and federal standards.
• Publish and distribute a monthly event calendar and facility newsletters for residents and families.
• Develop and maintain an active volunteer program to support activities.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Care plan experience

Education

High school diploma

Certified Activity Director (state Regulation)

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.