Activities Director

Journey Skilled Nursing • Sparta, GA

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About The Position

The Activities Director leads a dynamic program designed to meet residents’ social, psychosocial, and therapeutic needs. The role oversees the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of recreational, educational, cultural, cognitive, and activities of daily living (ADL)-focused programs. The director ensures activities address residents’ assessed needs, supports resident participation, manages Resident Council operations, maintains documentation, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

• Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional.
• Be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or have two years in long-term care and/or an activities program; or have completed a training course approved by the State.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of activity programs tailored to residents’ social, psychosocial, and therapeutic needs.
• Ensure activity programs comply with federal and state regulations.
• Oversee the scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group activities, adjusting programs as needed to meet residents’ assessed needs.
• Ensure residents participate in diverse daily activities, including cognitive, recreational, and ADL-focused programs.
• Manage Resident Council operations and maintain proper documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly raises
• 401(k) with Voya Financial
• United Healthcare Insurance
• Free life insurance
• Company-provided smartphones for full-time care team members
• Supportive, team-oriented environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed