Job Description
Maryville is a Catholic non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Beaverton on the campus of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. It is a highly rated facility that offers a patient-centered atmosphere founded and focused on the Sisters’ life-affirming values. We are looking for a highly skilled, organized, and professional
Activities Director. To meet the Maryville family, watch: As a Maryville employee, you will receive benefits including:
- Medical/vision and dental insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Flexible Spending Account for medical & dependent care
- 403(b) Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
The Activities Director is responsible for implementing an effective resident activities program that includes a variety of opportunities for meaningful participation by residents of all ages, interests, and physical abilities.
Essential Duties include, but are not limited to the following: - Plans and coordinates activities and events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, special events and in-house movies.
- Coordinate instructional courses, such as: arts & crafts, seminars, workshops, presentations, health and fitness activities, customized activities for Alzheimer/Dementia and Parkinson affected residents, marketing events and holiday parties.
- Preparation and distribution of the monthly calendar, weekly reminders, event flyers, and newsletters.
- Purchase and inventory supplies and equipment for activities as needed.
- Inspect recreation equipment to determine repair, maintenance needs and cleanliness.
- Coordinate activity services with other departments.
- Complete MDS interviews, assessments, and enters into PCC.
- Is part of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to the care plan and care conferences.
Responsibilities: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Direct the movement of residents to and from events.
- Direct volunteer activities and provides training.
- Maintain accurate documentation of resident activity and attendance.
- Data input of resident documentation in EMR system.
- Organize and prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and projects, and function effectively as a self-directed leader of multiple initiatives.
- Direct manager of the activities department staff.
Required Skills/Abilities: - The ability to communicate respectfully and empathetically with residents, their family members and staff at every level of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
- Experience working in long-term care or dementia care in a nursing home setting.
- Lead and build effective, cohesive teams.
Education and Experience: - Education background in life enrichment, gerontology, or other related field preferred.
- At least two years’ experience with activities programs in the LTC setting, e.g., geriatrics, social or recreational programs setting or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- At least 1 year experience effectively managing a team of 4 or more direct reports.
- CPR, AED and First Aid certified.
- Ability to communicate and understand effectively in English.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
Physical Requirements: - Be able to stand and walk intermittently throughout the day.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds without a mechanical lift.
- Be able to reach up, bend down, stretch and squat.
- Must be able to push residents weighing up to 250 lbs. in Geri chairs and/or wheelchairs.
- Must be able to read and speak English and hear.
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Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,