Activity Director - Avamere Riverpark

Activity Director

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Riverpark of Eugene - 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401

Apply at Teamavamere.com

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:


* Develop and distribute a monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family members.


* Coordinate and schedule outside vendors and presenters.


* Participate in community event planning with the marketing staff.


* Make routine visits to residents.


* Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service


* Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.


* Coordinate with other departments as necessary and in conjunction with resident care plans


* Plan, prepare and operate under the Activities budget.


* Set up, implement, and clean up resident group and individual activities


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:


* High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional education preferred.


* Must have a minimum two years of experience in an activities, social or recreation program, or similar experience working in a healthcare setting Long Term Care.


* Requires an Activity Director Certification (ADC) from the National Certification Council for Activities Professionals (NCCAP) and maintains certification while employed.


* Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language


* Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


* Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.


* Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care cli...