Activity Director - Avamere Riverpark

Avamere Riverpark of Eugene is a part of the Avamere family, a respected network of skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities dedicated to providing superior care and enriching the lives of residents in Oregon and across the nation. Known for its comprehensive approach to senior care, Avamere focuses on quality, compassion, and personalized service, ensuring each resident receives attentive, respectful, and professional care in a warm and safe environment. The facility at 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR, embodies these values through its full-time skilled nursing services, offering a supportive and engaging community for seniors requiring various levels of long-term care.

The position of Activity Director at Avamere Riverpark of Eugene is a full-time role centered on enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative and well-organized recreational and social programs. The Activity Director is responsible for developing and implementing a monthly calendar of activities that cater to the interests and needs of residents while also involving families, staff, and community partners. This role demands a creative and dedicated professional who can work collaboratively across departments to integrate recreational activities within the broader care plans of residents.

In this position, the Activity Director coordinates with outside vendors and presenters to bring diverse, engaging events to the facility and participates actively in community event planning in partnership with marketing staff. The role requires routine interaction with residents to support their well-being and adjustment within the community, including individual and group activities that promote social engagement and mental health. Moreover, the Activity Director is responsible for detailed documentation of resident participation and responses to activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating smooth communication among care team members.

Administrative duties include managing the activities budget, completing necessary reports and forms, and supporting facility surveys by authorized regulatory agencies. The director fosters a warm, patient, and enthusiastic atmosphere, creating a calm and cheerful environment that benefits all residents. The role necessitates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of long-term care environments, and the ability to inspire and motivate both residents and staff.

Avamere offers a comprehensive benefits package for this full-time role, underlining the company’s commitment to employee welfare. Benefits include extensive health insurance options with low deductibles, a 401(k) retirement plan with a matching program after 90 days, generous paid time off including holidays and sick leave, and access to an employee assistance program with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Additional perks include continuing education reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, flexible spending accounts, professional development opportunities, and access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as life and disability insurance and pet insurance.

Working as an Activity Director at Avamere Riverpark provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors while enjoying professional growth and a supportive work environment. Candidates committed to fostering inclusive and dynamic community experiences for elderly residents will find this role rewarding and well-supported by the organization.