What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director-Assisted Living - Avamere Sherwood position at Avamere Communities - Arete Living?
Life Enrichment Director
Type: Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift, Weekend/Evening availability needed for special community events
Location: Avamere at Sherwood - (https://avamereatsherwood.com/) 16500 Century Drive, Sherwood, OR 97140
Apply now at: Arete.Jobs (https://www.arete.jobs/)
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
- Prepare person centered Activities as a description for the monthly calendar
- Create and update residents service plan preferences in their electronic health record
- Make routine visits to residents
- Plan, prepare and operate under the Activities budget
- Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
- Attend quarterly LED meetings
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Additional education preferred
- Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreation program or similar experience working in a healthcare setting
- Food Handlers Card required upon hire
- Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with an elder population
- Knowledge of computers, data entry/retrieval, output, etc.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or regulatory agencies.
- Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public
- Must be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.
Benefits:
We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30 hours/week.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
- Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.
“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."
The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.
Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
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Licenses & Certifications
Required- Food Handlers Card
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