Director of Activity

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Activity

Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center - Livingston, New Jersey

5-Star Rated Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Inglemoor Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Full-Time Director of Activity to join our team. Our 5-star rated subacute rehabilitation and long-term care facility is dedicated to providing exceptional resident care and enhancing quality of life.

As a Director of Activity , you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating individual and group therapeutic recreation programs tailored to residents' needs, interests, and abilities. You will develop activities that encourage social interaction, cognitive stimulation, independence, and a sense of accomplishment, promoting residents' self-esteem, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate individual and group therapeutic recreation programs tailored to residents' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Develop activities that encourage social interaction, cognitive stimulation, independence, and a sense of accomplishment.
• Promote residents' self-esteem, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
• Adapt activities to accommodate residents with varying physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of resident participation and progress.
• Report directly to the Administrator.

Qualifications:

• Required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential or Current Activity Director Certified (ADC).
• Dementia care certification is a plus.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, or senior living preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine commitment to enhancing residents' quality of life.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives

If you are passionate about working with seniors and developing meaningful, engaging programs that promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.