What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Avamere Health Services, LLC?
Overview
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Activities Director:
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Day
Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683
At Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! At Avamere, you get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those you care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!
We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19 here.
Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.
Employee Perks:
- Free meals to all employees
- Tuition assistance
- Mentorship opportunities
- Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more
- Generous employee referral program
- Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
- 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department to assure that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet the interests and wellbeing of each resident.
Details
- 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.
- Plan, prepare and operate under the Activities budget.
- 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 a social or recreation program, or similar experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Facility Information
In the heart of the beautiful Portland, Oregon metropolitan area you will find Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park just across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. This warm, inviting 88-bed skilled nursing community is made of a tight-knit team with a unified goal to enhance lives.
Quality care is important to Avamere, evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program.
Several employees have served seniors as part of this team for 20 years. With friendly familiar faces and strong professional support, Avamere leaders prepare their team to thrive. Avamere offers tuition reimbursement to financially assist employees through school.
Advance your career with the personal and professional support you need at Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park.
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