Activity Director
About The Position
The Activities Director at The Gardens at Quail Springs plans and leads engaging activities for residents of an assisted living and memory care community in Oklahoma City. The role turns residents’ interests and life stories into opportunities for connection, creativity, and enjoyment, with programming adapted to their interests, abilities, and needs, including residents living with dementia. The director creates group and individual experiences, manages activity documentation and budgets, coordinates volunteers and family involvement, and supports community needs through an assigned Manager-on-Duty rotation.
Requirements
- An associate degree and at least one year of experience as an Activities Director, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least six months of experience working with individuals with dementia.
- Strong planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence leading groups and connecting with residents one-on-one.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and on-call assignments as needed, including the Manager-on-Duty rotation.
- Ability to travel locally and occasionally out of town.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Company auto insurance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead group and individual activities that support residents’ cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing.
- Create engaging experiences through music, movement, art, conversation, entertainment, and community outings.
- Adapt programming to residents’ interests, abilities, and needs, including those living with dementia.
- Develop monthly activity calendars and the community newsletter.
- Complete activity assessments for new residents and maintain quarterly documentation.
- Coordinate volunteers and the Resident Ambassador Program.
- Organize seasonal celebrations, annual events, and opportunities for family involvement.
- Safely drive a minibus to transport residents to activities and outings.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Company auto insurance requirements.
- Participate in resident care conferences and manage the monthly activities budget.
- Participate in the Manager-on-Duty rotation and help address community needs during assigned shifts.
- Work evenings, weekends, and on-call assignments as needed.
- Travel locally and occasionally out of town.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
