Activity Director

Activity Director (Long-Term Care Facility) - Indiana Job Title Activity Director Reports To Administrator / Executive Director Job Summary The Activity Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive activities program for residents in a long-term care facility. The program should meet residents' physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and recreational needs while complying with applicable federal, state, and facility regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a diversified activities program for residents. Conduct resident assessments to identify interests, abilities, needs, and activity preferences. Create individualized and group activities that promote quality of life and resident engagement. Coordinate special events, entertainment, holiday celebrations, outings, and volunteer programs. Maintain activity calendars and communicate schedules to residents, families, and staff. Document resident participation, progress, and responses to activities in accordance with facility policies. Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments to meet resident needs. Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise activity assistants and volunteers. Ensure activities are adapted for residents with cognitive impairments, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Manage department budgets, supplies, equipment, and inventory. Maintain compliance with federal regulations, Indiana state requirements, and facility policies. Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences. Promote resident rights, dignity, independence, and person-centered care.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with older adults in a healthcare, senior living, or long-term care setting. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to plan and conduct recreational, therapeutic, and social programs.

Preferred:

Certification as an Activity Director or Activity Professional, such as: Certified Activity Director (ADC) Activity Director Certified (ADC) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) certification Associate's or bachelor's degree in recreation therapy, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, social work, or a related field. Experience working with residents with dementia. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist with activity setup and transportation. Ability to transport supplies and equipment, typically up to 25 pounds. Ability to accompany residents during outings and facility events. Working Conditions Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or assisted living environment. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work for special events and resident activities.