Resident Well-Being Activities Director

Towson; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activities program in a long-term care facility. You will promote residents’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being, with opportunities tailored to individual interests and preferences.

You will lead the activities department, assess residents, develop care plans, and coordinate events and therapies, while ensuring compliance and quality of life for all residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in long-term care, assisted living, or recreational programming preferred.
• Certification or credentials as an Activity Director per regulations.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with older adults, including residents with dementia.
• Knowledge of person-centered care and recreational programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a monthly activities calendar.
• Plan daily individual and group activities.
• Provide recreational, educational, social, spiritual, and therapeutic activities.
• Coordinate events and entertainment.
• Offer activities for varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Document resident participation and progress.
• Update activity plans as needs change.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Ensure seven-day-a-week activities and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise activities staff and manage department budget.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Creativity

Documentation

Effective communication

Motivate residents

Dementia-friendly activities

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Activity Director certification/credentials

Job description

Towson is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activities program in a long-term care facility. You will promote residents’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being, with opportunities tailored to individual interests and preferences.

You will lead the activities department, assess residents, develop care plans, and coordinate events and therapies, while ensuring compliance and quality of life for all residents.