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.