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Posted July 24, 2026

Activities Director

Healthcare Nursing and Rehab Center
Jenkintown, PA, US Full Time
50000USD - 65000USD per year

Job DescriptionJob Description A respected skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activities...

Job Description

Job Description

A respected skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activities Director to lead our resident life and enrichment programs. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by creating engaging experiences that bring joy, purpose, and connection to our residents.

We are looking for someone who is organized, outgoing, and passionate about enhancing quality of life for seniors in a long-term care setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building programs that truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.


Benefits of Activities Director

  • Competitive salary

  • Supportive team environment

  • Opportunity to grow within a healthcare organization

  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

  • The chance to make a lasting impact on residents and families every day

Responsibilities of Activities Director
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily activity programs for residents in both short-term rehab and long-term care

  • Develop creative recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that meet residents’ physical, emotional, and cognitive needs

  • Create and maintain monthly activity calendars and special event programming

  • Lead group activities, holiday celebrations, outings, and community engagement opportunities

  • Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships with residents and families

  • Complete activity assessments and maintain required documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations

  • Supervise activity staff and volunteers as needed

  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to support resident well-being

  • Ensure activity supplies, equipment, and common areas are organized and well maintained

Qualifications for Activities Director
  • Previous experience in activities, recreation, or therapeutic programming in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting preferred

  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus

  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

  • Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality

  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to activities programming preferred

  • Activity Director certification or eligibility preferred

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

This listing expired on Aug 23. Applications are no longer accepted.

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