Activity Director

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day - Monday thru Friday

Location: St. Francis of Bellingham

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave with annual rollover
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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.