Director of Activities - Friendship Assisted Living
Friendship Retirement Community, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000
Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non‑profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide‑range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.
Friendship is looking for a
Director of Activities
to join our
Friendship Assisted Living
team, located in
Roanoke, VA . The Director of Activities is responsible for the creation, implementation and advertising of all resident activities and functions at the Assisted Living facility. The Director coordinates with facility managers to develop activities that are suitable and enjoyable to the residents.
Shifts Available
Full Time Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Weekends and holidays as needed
Responsibilities
Continuously develop and implement activity programs designed to meet the physical, mental, emotional, social and therapeutic needs of the residents
Oversee the transportation of residents to social activity programs inside and outside of the facility
Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the departmental operating procedures and recommend changes as needed
Perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations including development of departmental policies and procedures and delegation of work assignments to volunteers
Prepare, monitor and enforce departmental budget
Write monthly newsletter and activities calendar and distribute both in a timely fashion
Attend all in‑services as directed per facility requirements
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds
Strong administrative and computer skills required
Be able to follow written and oral instructions and strictly adhere to the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA
Benefits for Full Time Positions
401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
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Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non‑profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide‑range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.
Friendship is looking for a
Director of Activities
to join our
Friendship Assisted Living
team, located in
Roanoke, VA . The Director of Activities is responsible for the creation, implementation and advertising of all resident activities and functions at the Assisted Living facility. The Director coordinates with facility managers to develop activities that are suitable and enjoyable to the residents.
Shifts Available
Full Time Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Weekends and holidays as needed
Responsibilities
Continuously develop and implement activity programs designed to meet the physical, mental, emotional, social and therapeutic needs of the residents
Oversee the transportation of residents to social activity programs inside and outside of the facility
Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the departmental operating procedures and recommend changes as needed
Perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations including development of departmental policies and procedures and delegation of work assignments to volunteers
Prepare, monitor and enforce departmental budget
Write monthly newsletter and activities calendar and distribute both in a timely fashion
Attend all in‑services as directed per facility requirements
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds
Strong administrative and computer skills required
Be able to follow written and oral instructions and strictly adhere to the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA
Benefits for Full Time Positions
401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
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