Activity Director-Memory Care - Avamere St Helens

Life Enrichment DirectorType: Full-TimeShift: Day shiftWage: $21-23.50/hr DOELocation: Avamere at St Helens - 2400 Gable Road, St Helens, OR 97051Apply now at: Arete.JobsResponsibilitiesDevelop and distribute a monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family membersCoordinate and schedule outside vendors and presentersParticipate in community event planning with the marketing staffPrepare person centered Activities as a description for the monthly calendarCreate and update residents service plan preferences in their electronic health recordMake routine visits to residentsPlan, prepare and operate under the Activities budgetParticipate in facility surveys by authorized government agenciesAttend quarterly LED meetingsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, additional education preferredMust have a minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreation program or similar experience working in a healthcare settingFood Handlers Card required upon hireKnowledge and experience caring for and interacting with an elder populationKnowledge of computers, data entry/retrieval, output, etc.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or regulatory agencies.Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the publicMust be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.Must have a valid driver’s license.BenefitsWe believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer matchPaid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions applyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balanceHealth Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify#AASH1