Activities Director

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activities program in accordance with 42 CFR483.24 and New York State regulations.
• Develop individualized activity programs based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and care plan.
• Create meaningful daily programming for residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities, including specialized dementia programming.
• Supervise, schedule, mentor, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.
• Cookordinate special events, entertainment, holiday celebrations, religious services, community outings, and intergenerational programs.
• Complete required resident assessments, documentation, progress notes, and activity care plan updates.
• Maintain monthly activity calendars and communicate programming to residents and families.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident quality of life.
• Manage departmental supplies, equipment, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, resident rights, life safety standards, and all federal and state regulations.
• Foster resident dignity, independence, engagement, and psychosocial well-being through innovative recreational programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Must meet the federal requirements for a qualified Activities Director under 42 CFR483.24.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of activities or therapeutic recreation experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living, or long-term care setting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging, person-centered programming.