Activities Director (Healthcare)
Job Title: Activities Director
Location: Santa Rosa Post Acute, 4650 Hoen Ave Santa Rosa CA 95405
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
$25/hour
About Us:
At Santa Rosa Post Acute, we believe that quality care goes beyond medical treatment — it includes providing meaningful activities that enhance the lives of our residents. Our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care and fostering a vibrant and engaging environment. We are seeking a creative and energetic Activities Director to lead our recreational programming and enrich the lives of our residents.
Position Overview:
As the Activities Director, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a diverse range of programs and events that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being for our residents. Your role will involve developing individualized activity plans, leading group activities, and ensuring that each resident's unique interests and needs are addressed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily recreational activities for residents, both individually and in group settings.
- Develop activity programs that cater to residents' cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs, ensuring inclusivity for all ability levels.
- Conduct one-on-one assessments to understand residents' interests, preferences, and history to tailor activities that promote engagement and joy.
- Lead activities such as arts and crafts, games, music therapy, physical fitness programs, social events, and outings.
- Coordinate with other departments (nursing, dietary, therapy) to ensure activities align with residents' health and wellness needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation and progress in activities, including required reporting for regulatory compliance.
- Foster a positive, inclusive environment where residents feel empowered to participate and connect with others.
- Stay up to date with current trends in geriatric activities programming, utilizing new ideas to keep the calendar exciting and fresh.
- Train and supervise a team of activity assistants and volunteers to help deliver the activity programs effectively.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with elderly or in a skilled nursing facility setting is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Creative, enthusiastic, and patient-focused with a passion for improving residents' quality of life.
- Knowledge of therapeutic recreational activities and a commitment to staying informed on industry trends.
- Certification in Activity Director (ADC) or similar
