ACTIVITY DIRECTOR (74229)

Booker T. Washington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility is seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activity Director to plan, organize, and oversee recreational and social activities for our residents. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to enhancing residents’ quality of life, promoting social interaction, and supporting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities for residents.

• Develop monthly activity calendars that accommodate residents’ interests, abilities, and individual needs.

• Encourage resident participation while respecting personal preferences, dignity, and independence.

• Coordinate special events, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, group activities, and community outings as appropriate.

• Provide meaningful individual activities for residents who are unable or prefer not to participate in group programs.

• Maintain accurate activity documentation, attendance records, and resident participation notes.

• Assess residents’ activity interests and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, facility staff, and volunteers.

• Recruit, coordinate, and supervise activity staff and volunteers as assigned.

• Ensure activities are conducted safely and in accordance with facility policies and applicable Louisiana and federal regulations.

• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and departmental records.

• Promote a welcoming, engaging, and resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience in recreational programming, activities, healthcare, or a long-term care setting preferred.

• Must meet applicable federal and Louisiana requirements for an Activity Director in a nursing facility.

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to plan and lead activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.

• Compassion, patience, creativity, and a genuine desire to work with the elderly.

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.