Director of Activities

About the role

At Fairmount Homes, the Director of Activities plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents through meaningful recreational, educational, social, and spiritual programming. This position provides leadership and oversight of activity services in our Healthcare and Personal Care neighborhoods, ensuring residents have opportunities for engagement, connection, purpose, and joy. This role supervises Activity Department staff and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create person-centered programming that reflects residents' interests, preferences, and needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a comprehensive activity program that supports residents' physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse calendar of group, individual, evening, weekend, community, and bedside activities.
• Supervise, coach, and support Activity Department team members across Healthcare and Personal Care.
• Conduct resident activity assessments and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate Activity Department staff.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, chaplaincy, dietary, and other departments to provide meaningful resident experiences.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, documentation requirements, and departmental standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in an Activities Department within long-term care, healthcare, or a resident care setting.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Activity Director Certification preferred.
• A valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• A sincere interest in serving older adults and supporting their highest quality of life.
• A commitment to the mission, values, and faith-based culture of Fairmount Homes.