Activities Director Full-Time

PACS

7d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Sequoia Transitional Care is seeking a full-time Activities Director to lead a resident-centered activities program. The role plans and directs recreational, social, educational, cultural, and therapeutic activities that support residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being. Programming is tailored to residents’ interests, abilities, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and care plans, and includes group activities, outings, special events, individualized programs, and in-room activities. The Activities Director completes resident assessments and activity documentation, participates in care and discharge planning, coordinates transportation as needed, and supports the activity department through staff supervision, scheduling, training, and management. The position also participates in facility meetings, quality improvement, surveys, and corrective action planning; maintains regulatory and professional knowledge; and works with residents, families, staff, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and community organizations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Activity Director certification. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and the pay range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Activity Director certification.
Knowledge of resident-centered programming, care planning, and activity documentation.
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to plan creative programs for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to read and understand technical procedures and facility policies.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from residents, families, employees, and managers.
Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
Previous activity-programming or leadership experience.
Experience with PointClickCare or another electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s resident-centered activities program.
Design activities based on residents’ interests, abilities, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and individual care plans.
Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar with group programs, outings, special events, and individualized or in-room activities.
Provide appropriate activities and adaptive materials for residents with differing needs, including residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to participate in group programs.
Encourage participation in hobbies, crafts, games, reading, music, exercise, and other self-directed interests.
Complete resident assessments, activity care plans, progress notes, attendance records, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
Participate in resident care-planning and discharge-planning meetings.
Coordinate transportation for resident outings, appointments, and other approved activities when necessary.
Assist with supervision, scheduling, training, and management of activity department staff.
Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and departmental records.
Participate in staff, department head, quality assurance, quality improvement, infection control, safety, marketing, and Resident and Family Council meetings.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in identifying concerns and implementing corrective action plans.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies and help develop and implement plans of correction for activity-related findings.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and professional standards.
Communicate with residents, families, employees, healthcare professionals, government representatives, volunteers, and community partners.
Develop positive relationships with local organizations and community resources.
Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Perform additional duties as assigned.