Activities Director

Director of Recreation/ActivitiesGranville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a full-time Activities Director for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Granville, NY.The ideal candidate should have prior Activities Director experience in a Long Term Care setting, an upbeat energetic personality, and be tech-savvy.Granville Center offers the following benefits:Tuition Reimbursement Program!Generous pay rates based on experienceCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTwo-Tiered Insurance Plan: Medical and Dental included!DUTIES:Plans a variety of engaging activity programs for all days of the week (including evenings, weekend, and holidays)Plans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but are not limited to: small and large group programs, individual pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activities, community outings)Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that are posted in prominent areas and provided to every residentPrepares a monthly staffing schedule that includes evening and weekend and holiday coverageEnsures that all documentation requirements are met. (MDS, assessments, care plans)Develops a system to record resident participation/attendanceParticipates in morning meetings, department head meetings, care plan meetings, and any other meeting as directed by the facility administratorOrders appropriate supplies and equipment for the departmentPlans a monthly resident council meeting (and any other resident committees such as food committee) and is the staff liaison for the resident council president and other resident executive committee members. Takes meeting minutes and ensures that all resident concerns are addressedOrganizes and coordinates special community outings with resident interests in mindArranges regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs, and special eventsPlans and coordinates staff events at the request of the administratorEnsures that the facility is appropriately decorated as per the holiday/seasonSupervises the volunteer program for the facilityCoordinates community grassroots programming and serves as facility representative at local eventsResponsible for maintaining a bi-monthly newsletter and maintaining facility social media programAdheres to all facility and corporate policiesREQUIREMENTS: Must have activities/recreation experience working in a skilled nursing facilityExcellent administrative and organizational skillsMust enjoy working with the senior populationMust have: 2 full time years within the last 5 years in a recreational setting working with older adultsAbout us:Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the banks of the Indian River, bordered by a quiet residential neighborhood on one side and woods on the other. Granville Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier and happier. A mainstay of the Granville for many years, we’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest. Granville Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. GVC123 LB123 Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V    

Created: 2026-01-06