The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department.
Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Resident-centered activities
Develop monthly activity schedule
Assess resident needs
Maintain activity progress notes
Supervise activity staff
Nice-to-have
Community planning participation
Resident and family council involvement
Interdepartmental communication
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Activity Director certification
One year experience in long-term care facility preferred