Activities Director

Job Description

Job Description

Activity Director
Cloverdale Rehabilitation and Wellness | Scottsboro, Alabama
Full-Time

Cloverdale Rehabilitation and Wellness is looking for a creative, organized, and resident-focused Activity Director to lead our residents' activity program. If you love bringing joy, purpose, and connection to the people you serve, we want to meet you.

About the Role
The Activity Director plans, directs, and evaluates a comprehensive activities program that meets the interests, abilities, and preferences of each resident. You will make sure every resident has meaningful opportunities for social, physical, cognitive, spiritual, and creative engagement seven days a week, in groups and one on one, including residents who are room-bound.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and post a monthly activity calendar that reflects resident choice, cultural backgrounds, and varied functional levels.

• Complete activity assessments, MDS Section F (Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities), and care plans within required timeframes, and document participation and progress.

• Lead and coordinate group programs, special events, outings, holiday celebrations, and in-room visits.

• Support Resident Council meetings and follow up on resident concerns and suggestions.

• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and community partners.

• Supervise activity staff, manage the department budget and supplies, and keep activity areas safe and inviting.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and help prepare for state and federal surveys.

• Promote resident rights, dignity, and person-centered care in every interaction.

Qualifications
Candidates must meet federal and Alabama nursing facility requirements for directing an activities program (42 CFR 483.24(c) and Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 420-5-10). At least one of the following is required:

• Eligible for certification, or certified, as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body (such as NCCAP or NCTRC), and licensed or registered by the State if applicable; or

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant; or

• Successful completion of a state-approved activity director training course.

Also required:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and required registry screenings.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays for special events.

Preferred

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience.

• MDS and care plan documentation experience.

• Experience with dementia care programming.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• A supportive team that values the difference you make every day