What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director - Avamere Riverpark position at Avamere?
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:
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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