Resident Activities Director - Creative, Compassionate Leader (Daytime)

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Training and professional-growth

Job summary

Sequoia Transitional Care in the United States is seeking a full-time Activities Director to lead a vibrant, resident-centered activities program. You will plan and oversee recreational, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities supporting residents’ well-being and engagement.

Ideal candidates bring passion for community-building, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to design inclusive activities for varying abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Activity Director certification required.
• At least one year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Previous activity-programming or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of resident-centered programming, care planning, and activity documentation.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan creative programs for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures and facility policies.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from residents, families, employees, and managers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Experience with PointClickCare or another electronic health record system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's resident-centered activities program.
• Design activities based on residents' interests, abilities, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and individual care plans.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar that includes group programs, resident outings, special events, and individualized or in-room activities.
• Provide appropriate activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to participate in group programs.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, crafts, games, reading, music, exercise, and other self-directed interests.
• Provide adaptive materials when appropriate, including large-print materials, audiobooks, and Braille resources.
• Complete resident assessments, activity care plans, progress notes, attendance records, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Ensure activity documentation clearly describes the services provided and each resident's response.
• Participate in resident care planning and discharge-planning meetings.
• Coordinate transportation for resident outings, appointments, and other approved activities when necessary.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support activity department employees.
• Maintain appropriate activity supplies, equipment, and departmental records.
• Participate in general staff, department head, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Safety, Marketing, and Resident and Family Council meetings.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with identifying concerns and implementing corrective action plans.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Assist with developing and implementing plans of correction for activity-related survey findings.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, employees, healthcare professionals, government representatives, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop positive relationships with local organizations and community resources.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all resident information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Resident-centered programming

Care planning

Activity documentation

Leadership

Time-management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Activity Director certification

Tools

PointClickCare

EHR system

Job description

Sequoia Transitional Care in the United States is seeking a full-time Activities Director to lead a vibrant, resident-centered activities program. You will plan and oversee recreational, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities supporting residents’ well-being and engagement.

Ideal candidates bring passion for community-building, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to design inclusive activities for varying abilities.