
Activity Director
- Eugene, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter
- Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000
- Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
- Access to earned wages prior to payday
- Generous PTO Plan
- Career Development
- Length of Service Bonus Program
- Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a related field such as healthcare, social work, or gerontology is preferred.
- 2 years experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.
- Previous supervisory and/or management experience preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
- Strong documentation skills and basic computer skills.
- Able to respond to resident, family, or team concerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concerns to the Administrator as needed.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the Community.
- Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
- Experience in training and staff development and ability to motivate others.
- Current and valid state driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance.
- Creates and displays a monthly Calendar of Events based on resident interest and meeting the current standards and guidelines set by Sinceri SL.
- Provide an activities program seven days a week that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrates an active, social, and creative environment.
- Provide and conducts a plan of programs appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to: Physical activities, creative expressions, cognitive stimulation, lifelong learning, group social programs, indoor and outdoor activities, well-planned outings, spiritual programs, opportunities for resident involvement in planning and implementation of the activities program, parallel programming, outreach opportunities to give back.
- Establishes and manages a successful Ambassador program encouraging residents to participate in leading programs of interest, the orientation of new residents, community tours for potential residents, etc.
- Collaborates with HSD to create and maintain a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
- Successfully utilizes Sagely for the creation of a monthly calendar and monthly newsletter. Ensures all resident life story profiles are uploaded and updated in a timely manner and reviews resident participation to help encourage participation or to reconstruct the calendar to meet the current needs of residents.
- Provides direct supervision for Community Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and discipline.
- Serves as a member of the Community management team and assists the Administrator with other management duties as needed. Attends daily Stand-Up meetings and provides feedback on programming, changes in condition, event planning, resident orientation, support group, etc.
- Operates department within established budgetary guidelines. Ensures vendor/entertainer checks are requested in a timely manner and any necessary documentation (W9, Certificate of Insurance, etc.) is collected and on file.
- Assists with marketing responsibilities and networks with referral sources within the senior housing communities and senior centers at the direction of the Administrator.
- Facilitates monthly resident council encouraging resident and department head participation to manage concerns and comments of community.
- Assists with training all staff members on related topics and assists in maintaining staff training records as requested.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate. Ensure all necessary applications, background checks, schedules, etc. are completed and kept on file.
- Foster family and community support of the program (e. g., through newsletters, networking, and programs that bring family members or members of the community into the community.
- Provides new employee orientation on programming and aging sensitivity.
- Assists with the development of the training calendar.
- Acts as a role model to Community staff for communication and behavior management strategies, and in engaging residents in meaningful programs.
- Participates in resident and family care conferences as requested.
- Ensures that changes in resident condition are observed and reported appropriately to the licensed nurse.
- Participates in a new resident family interview for resident history.
- Coordinates with HSD to ensure residents' interests and routines are included in the Plan of Care.
- Coordinates with outside groups and organizations to arrange programs for residents.
- In conjunction with the Assistant, maintains a current social history and profile for each resident.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment and follows appropriate Community protocol for purchasing items/products.
- Supports the team in ensuring that all resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect.
- Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and routinely monitors Community compliance with the regulations related to resident care.