Resident Engagement Director

PACS; 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机会

Reward and bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sequoia Transitional Care is seeking an energetic and creative Full-Time Activities Director to lead a resident-centered activities program. You will plan and direct meaningful recreational, social, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities to support residents’ well-being.

The ideal candidate will be organized, enthusiastic, and passionate about creating an engaging community where residents feel connected, valued, and inspired. This role requires certification and prior LTC experience.

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 including group programs, outings, events, and in-room activities.
• Provide activities for bed-bound residents or those unable to participate in group programs.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, crafts, games, reading, music, exercise, and other self-directed interests.
• Provide adaptive materials (large-print, audiobooks, Braille) when appropriate.
• Complete resident assessments, activity care plans, progress notes, attendance records, and other documentation.
• Ensure activity documentation describes services and resident responses.
• Participate in resident care planning and discharge planning meetings.
• Coordinate transportation for outings and approved activities.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support activity department staff.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and departmental records.
• Participate in meetings with staff, QA, safety, and committees.
• Assist with plans of correction for activity-related survey findings.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and professional standards.
• Communicate with residents, families, employees, and community partners.
• Develop relationships with local organizations and resources.
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Activity Director certification

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sequoia Transitional Care is seeking an energetic and creative Full-Time Activities Director to lead a resident-centered activities program. You will plan and direct meaningful recreational, social, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities to support residents’ well-being.

The ideal candidate will be organized, enthusiastic, and passionate about creating an engaging community where residents feel connected, valued, and inspired. This role requires certification and prior LTC experience.