Resident-Centered Activities Director

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF in Anchorage, Alaska seeks an Activity Director to plan, develop, and direct the overall activity program for residents, ensuring programs meet regulatory standards and address individual needs.

The role requires coordinating with staff, residents, and families, maintaining activity assessments, and supporting discharge planning and community engagement. Certification as an Activity Director is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferable one-year experience in a long-term care facility.
• Language Skills: ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical Skills: fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: solve practical problems.
• Instruction interpretation: follow instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Activity Director certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activities.
• Keep abreast of current regulations and professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, and external parties.
• Participate in community planning and facility surveys.
• Assist in plans of action to correct deficiencies and report findings to Administrator.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees to improve quality and safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One-year experience in a long-term care facility

Job description

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF in Anchorage, Alaska seeks an Activity Director to plan, develop, and direct the overall activity program for residents, ensuring programs meet regulatory standards and address individual needs.

The role requires coordinating with staff, residents, and families, maintaining activity assessments, and supporting discharge planning and community engagement. Certification as an Activity Director is required or preferred.