Activities Director

Lakeside Capital Group Management LLC•Coeur d'Alene, ID

3d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Activities Director plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive activity and life enrichment program to promote residents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. The role provides meaningful opportunities for residents to maintain independence, engage with others, and enjoy a high quality of life in an assisted living environment. The director encourages participation in social, recreational, and daily living activities and supports resident choice and well-being.

Requirements

Creativity and enthusiasm.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to engage and motivate residents.
Organizational and planning skills.
Compassion and patience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a monthly resident activities calendar.
Plan social events, group discussions, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, exercise and physical activities, and educational programs.
Ensure activities meet residents’ diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
Encourage resident participation and provide one-on-one engagement for residents unable or unwilling to participate in groups.
Promote independence and resident choice, and foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Incorporate activities that support cognitive stimulation, physical mobility and strength, and emotional well-being.
Adapt activities for residents with dementia or other special needs.
Coordinate outings and community involvement opportunities; use community resources such as volunteers, entertainers, and local organizations; and encourage family involvement.
Maintain records of activities and resident participation, document activities in daily logs, participate in care planning as needed, and ensure compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
Train and supervise activity assistants and volunteers, delegate tasks, ensure activity coverage, and orient volunteers on resident interactions.
Communicate activity schedules to residents, families, and staff; coordinate with caregiving and nursing staff regarding resident needs; and respond to feedback from residents and families.
Ensure activities are conducted safely, monitor residents during activities, and follow infection control and emergency procedures.
Provide meaningful, engaging, resident-centered activities that promote independence, dignity, socialization, and residents’ quality of life.