Activity Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Activity Director is responsible for developing, implementation and supervising a full scope of services in the adult day care center to stimulate customers to have fuller and richer lives. The Recreation Director is a member of the interdisciplinary and management team of the caring center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement a comprehensive activity program that meets the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of all participants.
2. Develop monthly and daily schedules including exercise, music, crafts, games, outings, and special events.
3. Incorporate therapeutic activities to support care plans (e.g., memory games for dementia, mobility exercises).
4. Ensure activities are person-centered, culturally appropriate, and adaptable for varying levels of ability
5. Display a monthly calendar of activities and events in a prominent location.
6. Plan special celebrations (holidays, birthdays, cultural festivals).
7. Contributing to each participant’s comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
8. Record a therapeutic activity note at least once every 90 days, or more often if needed, in each participant’s health record. This note should document their activity needs, participation, reactions, and current preferences, while also providing assistance with other services as required.
9. Prepare state inspections by keeping schedules, calendars, and activity logs up to date.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required

Have one or more years’ therapeutic activity experience working with adults in a healthcare or social-service setting.

Be qualified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid.

Mandarin speaking is preferred, but not required.