Activities Director

Career Opportunities with Tenn State Veterans Homes Board Careers At Tenn State Veterans Homes Board

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.

Proudly Serving Those Who Served! Winner 2024 & 2025 Best Nursing Home in Rutherford County!

We are currently seeking an Activities Director to join our team to develop and implement activity programs in compliance with requirements to meet our residents needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with older adults and a creative mindset to develop stimulating activities that promote social interaction and enhance overall well-being.

Will include:

• Assessing the needs and interests of individuals to develop relevant and engaging activities
• Plan, develop, implement and schedule weekly and monthly programs for activities including coordinating a wide range of activities and events for residents, both on-site and off-site.
• Oversee the Activities department budget, including procurement of supplies and allocation of resources.
• Ensure that all activities comply with safety regulations and that participant residents are safe during events and travel.
• Maintaining regular communication with staff, residents and their families about activity schedules and any changes.
• Provide individualized support and assistance to residents who require additional help or accommodation during activities
• Assess and complete sections of Minimum Date Set (MDS) completely, timely and accurately
• Care planning of concerns related to a resident’s activity
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences.
• Participate in urging restorative and rehabilitative programs
• Supervise barber and beauty parlor activities
• Plan, schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs
• Plan and implement evening and weekend functions as necessary
• Take part in in-service education programs and attend all in-service sessions related to activity programs
• Recruiting, training and supervising staff involved in activities programs and transportation for appointments and planned trips.

• A bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, occupational therapy or a related field is preferred.
• Certification such as Activity Director Certified (ADC) credential from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is required.
• Experience with event planning and organizations skills to coordinate multiple activities and events.
• Previous experience with resident activities, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to effectively engage with diverse groups and manage staff.

• Competitive wages based on years of experience
• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vested after 5 years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long-term care insurance
• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for childcare and medical expenses
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

Please be sure visit us  and  to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~