Activities Director

Journey Skilled Nursing•Frankfort, KY

About The Position

The Activities Director leads a dynamic activity program tailored to residents’ social, psychosocial, and therapeutic needs. The role oversees the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of recreational, educational, cultural, cognitive, and daily-living-focused activities, ensuring programs respond to residents’ assessed needs and comply with federal and state regulations. The director also supports resident engagement, manages Resident Council operations, and maintains appropriate documentation.

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 of experience 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 scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group activities.
Adjust programs as necessary to meet residents’ assessed needs.
Ensure residents participate in diverse daily activities, including cognitive, recreational, and activities of daily living (ADL)-focused programs.
Manage Resident Council operations and maintain proper documentation.