Senior Living Activities Director - Flexible Hours

Ascent Healthcare Management; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Healthcare Management is seeking an Activites Director at a Nursing Home in Hendersonville, NC. You will develop and implement a stimulating activity program addressing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs for residents of all abilities.

You will coordinate community involvement, schedule activities, and ensure safety and regulatory alignment, while remaining flexible for evenings and weekends. Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Activities Development, Recreational Therapy, Elder Care or Social Work.
• Has completed the DSS-required 48 hour Activities Training course.
• Prefer one year of activity programming experience with agencies responsible for seniors.
• Demonstrates an interest in working with a senior population.
• Demonstrates a warm, friendly and outgoing personality.
• Willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends, for planned activities and events.
• Maintains a current driver's license in North Carolina and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet residents' needs within budget.
• Initiate and promote activities inside and outside the facility, ensuring safety.
• Coordinate and verify assistance for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in-room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing calendar of activities accessible to all residents.
• Maintain scheduling and documentation standards per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit community involvement (clubs, groups, organizations, churches, individuals).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Mature demeanor

Driving license

Education

Activities Development degree

48-hour Activities Training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Ascent Healthcare Management is seeking an Activites Director at a Nursing Home in Hendersonville, NC. You will develop and implement a stimulating activity program addressing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs for residents of all abilities.

You will coordinate community involvement, schedule activities, and ensure safety and regulatory alignment, while remaining flexible for evenings and weekends. Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook is required.