Activities Director

Activities Director — Lincoln Meadows Care Center

Lincoln Meadows Care Center | Lincoln, CA
Starting at $24.00/hour DOE | Full-Time
Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences and improving the quality of life for seniors? Lincoln Meadows Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Director to lead our Activity Department in a skilled nursing facility.

The Activities Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a resident-centered activities program that supports the physical, mental, emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being of our residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, getting creative, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
What You'll Do


* Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive resident-centered activities program.


* Develop monthly activity calendars that include group activities, resident outings, special events, and individualized or in-room activities.


* Design activities based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and comprehensive assessment.


* Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, reading, games, social activities, and other self-directed interests.


* Provide appropriate materials and resources to support resident participation, including alternative formats when needed.


* Participate in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.


* Document activity participation and progress notes accurately and thoroughly.


* Maintain compliance with current federal, state, local, and facility regulations and professional standards.


* Participate in resident and family meetings, Resident Council, Family Council, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities, department head meetings, and other facility committees.


* Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments to support resident-centered care.


* Assist with discharge planning and transportation arrangements when needed, including outings, appointments, and discharge.


* Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff members, community partners, government representatives, and other stakeholders.


* Participate in facility surveys and assist with plans of correction related to activity department deficiencies.


* Stay current with regulatory requirements and best practices related to activities programming in long-term care.


* Assist with the supervision and management of Activity Department staff.


* Promote a positive, welcoming, and engaging environment where residents feel valued and included.

What We're Looking For

Required:


* High school diploma or equivalent.


* Activity Director certification.


* Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and technical informatio...