Activity Director

The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a creative, organized, and compassionate Activity Director to lead resident engagement programs in a skilled nursing community. The role develops and oversees a comprehensive program of recreational and therapeutic activities to support residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. It also includes documentation and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team so activities reflect individual resident needs and comply with applicable state and federal guidelines. The Activity Director plans and manages activities, maintains a monthly calendar, contributes to resident assessments and care planning, and supports activity staff and volunteers as applicable. The position works in resident rooms, common areas, activity spaces, and occasionally at community outing locations. The role may also be known as Activities Director, Life Enrichment Director, or Recreation Director.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma required.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to document accurately and collaborate with clinical and care teams.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with resident transfers as needed.
Able to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 pounds, including resident mobility assistance, and maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional education related to recreation, activities, or life enrichment is preferred but not required.
Previous experience planning and managing a recreational activity program in a senior living or healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, facilitate, and direct recreational activity programs for residents.
Develop, publish, and maintain a monthly activity calendar.
Ensure activities align with residents’ abilities, interests, and care plans.
Lead group and individual activities that promote engagement and socialization.
Participate in resident assessments and care planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Document resident participation, responses, and progress in charts and periodic reports.
Communicate residents’ reactions, progress, or regression to medical staff and care team members.
Coordinate special events, celebrations, and community activities.
Supervise and support activity staff and volunteers as applicable.
Uphold Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality™, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values.
Follow resident-handling and safety procedures, use required PPE and safety equipment, follow safe driving practices when transporting residents, and promptly report work-related injuries with required documentation.