Senior Living Activities Director - Create Joy & Engagement

PACS Group; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time opportunity

Supportive leadership team

Positive, resident-centered culture

Career growth & advancement

Job summary

Sonoma Post Acute is seeking an Activities Director to lead an engaging resident enrichment program that enhances wellness and quality of life for seniors in Sonoma, CA. The role involves planning diverse activities, coordinating with families and interdisciplinary teams, and driving meaningful resident engagement.

The position emphasizes compassionate leadership, creativity, and strong organizational skills in a supportive, facility-wide team environment, with a competitive annual salary of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, skilled nursing, or related settings.
• Strong organizational and event-planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage diverse resident populations.
• Compassionate, creative, energetic, and resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs.
• Create engaging calendars featuring games, crafts, fitness activities, entertainment, holiday celebrations, educational programs, and community events.
• Organize opportunities that promote socialization, independence, and resident engagement.
• Adapt programming to accommodate varying interests, abilities, and cognitive levels.
• Monitor participation and continuously improve programs based on resident feedback.
• Conduct resident assessments to identify interests, preferences, strengths, and activity needs.
• Encourage participation and foster meaningful relationships with residents.
• Provide individualized and bedside activities for residents unable to attend group programs.
• Promote dignity, inclusion, and overall well-being through personalized engagement.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support activity staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, and other departments to enhance resident experiences.
• Support resident council meetings and family engagement initiatives.
• Help maintain a welcoming, positive environment throughout the facility.
• Complete required assessments, care plans, progress notes, and activity documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonoma Post Acute is seeking an Activities Director to lead an engaging resident enrichment program that enhances wellness and quality of life for seniors in Sonoma, CA. The role involves planning diverse activities, coordinating with families and interdisciplinary teams, and driving meaningful resident engagement.

The position emphasizes compassionate leadership, creativity, and strong organizational skills in a supportive, facility-wide team environment, with a competitive annual salary of