Job Description

Activity Director

Status: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Rehab of Clackamas - 220 E Hereford St, Gladstone, OR 97027

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

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Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
Program Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program that addresses the physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of residents.
• Create a monthly activity calendar, scheduling a variety of activities, including group activities, individual activities, and special events.
• Plan and organize activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity.
• Develop and implement activity care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary care plan team.
• Ensure activities are safe, engaging, and appropriate for the residents' abilities and interests.
• Prepare activity areas and maintain equipment in a clean and organized manner.

Resident Engagement:

• Encourage and support resident participation in activities.
• Get to know residents individually to better understand their needs and interests.
• Assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Promote a positive and supportive environment for residents.

Staff Supervision and Training:

• Supervise and train activities staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Delegate tasks and provide guidance to staff.
• Ensure staff are knowledgeable about facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and resident participation.

Coordination and Communication:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, therapists, and social workers, to develop and implement care plans.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to activities programs.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Stay current with best practices in activities programs.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the activities department budget.
• Identify and secure resources for activities programming.
• Monitor expenditures and make recommendations to stay within budget.
• Cultivate relationships with referral sources, collaborating on planned activities benefiting the communities we serve.
• Coordinate volunteers from a variety of organizations and local groups to work with residents on special interests.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Activity Director Certification (ADC) from the National Certification Council for Activities Professionals (NCCAP) and maintains certification while employed.
• 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.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.

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.

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