Location: Centennial Post Acute in Anchorage, AK

Make a Meaningful Impact—Every Single Day

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and resident-focused Activities Director to lead a dynamic activity program in a skilled nursing facility. This is an opportunity to truly shape residents' daily experiences by creating engaging, purposeful, and individualized activities that enhance quality of life, dignity, and well-being.

The Activities Director plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a comprehensive, resident-centered activity program while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and professional standards.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great support—both professionally and personally.

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $30/hour , with opportunities for higher pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits to support you and your family.
• Generous Paid Time Off: PTO, sick time, and paid holidays because work-life balance matters.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential resources to support your mental, emotional, and personal well-being.
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture: A collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and resident care comes first.
• Professional Growth & Development: Ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and career advancement potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activity programs in compliance with CMS regulations and state requirements.
• Create and maintain a monthly activity calendar that includes therapeutic group activities, resident outings, and individualized in-room programming for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement resident assessments and individualized activity care plans.
• Design activity interventions that reflect resident interests, abilities, functional levels, and psychosocial needs.
• Encourage resident independence and participation in self-directed activities such as hobbies, crafts, reading, and social engagement.
• Provide adaptive materials as needed, including large print, Braille resources, and audio materials.
• Ensure activity documentation and progress notes are timely, accurate, descriptive, and reflective of resident response and outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, staff, volunteers, community partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Stay current on federal and state regulations, survey guidance, and professional standards related to activity services in skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in survey readiness efforts and assist with plans of correction related to activity-related deficiencies; provide written reports to the Administrator as needed.
• Support community planning, outreach initiatives, and facility events that enhance resident engagement and community connection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in recreation, social services, or a related field preferred.
• Qualified Activities Professional per federal and state requirements (NCCAP certification or eligibility preferred/required per state).
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of CMS regulations, including F-Tags related to Activities and Quality of Life.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• A creative, compassionate, and resident-centered approach to care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity at all levels.