Activities Director
About The Position
Sonoma Post Acute is seeking an Activities Director to lead a resident enrichment program that promotes purpose, engagement, and well-being. The position plans, coordinates, and leads recreational and therapeutic activities that support residents’ wellness, independence, and quality of life. The Activities Director works with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to encourage meaningful participation and enriching experiences. The role includes developing daily, weekly, and monthly programs; adapting activities to residents’ interests and abilities; conducting assessments; providing individualized and bedside activities; supervising activity staff and volunteers; collaborating with facility departments; and completing required documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, 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.
- Enjoys working with seniors and building relationships with residents, families, and team members.
Nice To Haves
- Activities Director Certification (ADC), CTRS, or related credential.
- Previous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or post-acute experience.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of state and federal activity program regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs.
- Create activity 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 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 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Positive, resident-centered culture.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and fun work environment.
- Opportunity to make a difference every day.
- Stable healthcare organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
