Senior Living Activities Director

Lincoln Post Acute; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Meadows Care Center in Lincoln, CA seeks an Activities Director to lead a resident-centered activities program in a skilled nursing facility. You will plan, implement, and evaluate activities that enhance physical, mental, and social well-being, with monthly calendars and individualized options for residents.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and therapy teams, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supporting discharge outings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Activity Director certification.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and technical information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize activities, manage schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, staff, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive resident-centered activities program.
• Develop monthly activity calendars that include group activities, resident outings, special events, and individualized or in-room activities.
• Design activities based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and comprehensive assessment.
• Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, reading, games, social activities, and other self-directed interests.
• Provide appropriate materials and resources to support resident participation, including alternative formats when needed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Document activity participation and progress notes accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain compliance with current federal, state, local, and facility regulations and professional standards.
• Participate in resident and family meetings, Resident Council, Family Council, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities, department head meetings, and other facility committees.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments to support resident-centered care.
• Assist with discharge planning and transportation arrangements when needed, including outings, appointments, and discharge.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff members, community partners, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in facility surveys and assist with plans of correction related to activity department deficiencies.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and best practices related to activities programming in long-term care.
• Assist with the supervision and management of Activity Department staff.
• Promote a positive, welcoming, and engaging environment where residents feel valued and included.

Skills

High school diploma

Activity Director certification

Policy literacy

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lincoln Meadows Care Center in Lincoln, CA seeks an Activities Director to lead a resident-centered activities program in a skilled nursing facility. You will plan, implement, and evaluate activities that enhance physical, mental, and social well-being, with monthly calendars and individualized options for residents.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and therapy teams, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supporting discharge outings.