Activity Director - Avamere Riverpark

Activity Director

Setting:  Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time

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

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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 clinical setting.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify