Director of Activities

A US News & World Report Best Nursing Home

The Pines at Glens Falls is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best Nursing Home, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

!!!! We offer an $8,000 sign on bonus !!!!

• !!! Have THE MOST affordable health insurance of any LTC facility in the Capitol Region !!!
• !! We are the ONLY organization that pays weekly and salary is based on experience !!
• ! We are a 5 Star CMS rated facility AND certified as a Great Place To Work !

What You'll Do:

As a Director Activity, you will develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program for our residents.  Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee recreational and activity programs for our residents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences
• Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
• Supervise 2-3 activity aides

If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities.  

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Glens Falls team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation
• Shift/weekend differentials where applicable
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Director of Activities:

• Certified as therapeutic recreational specialist or occupational therapist or occupational assistant or have 2 years of recent experience providing activity programs preferably to the Senior population.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.