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Elderwood
Hamburg, NY | Full Time
$198k-235k (estimate)
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Memory Care Specialist
Elderwood Hamburg, NY
$198k-235k (estimate)
Full Time 1 Week Ago
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Elderwood is Hiring a Memory Care Specialist Near Hamburg, NY

Salary

Wages: $23.00- $34.00/Hr

Overview

derwood has an exciting opportunity for a Memory Care Program Specialist! 

Do you have a degree in Recreation Therapy? Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist or have related experience? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions - we want you to explore this role with us!

Position Overview:

  • Provides therapeutic and social programming to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities with assistance from the Director of Memory Care.
  • Responsible for input and completion of daily memory care calendar, resident participation reviews, daily attendance forms, monthly progress reports and assistance with meal service, as requested

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for responding immediately to residents' needs and requests.
  • Assists residents with therapeutic and social activities/situations that are designed to appeal to residents’ interests and enhance the resident’s highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
  • Assists with meal service as needed, feeding assistance (if applicable) after completion of training.
  • Assists with providing appropriate mental stimulation for residents needs
  • Notifies Licensed Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs.
  • Maintains facility standards for resident care.
  • Ability to read and understand task assignments, and to report verbally and record care in writing
  • Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents
  • Demeanor always respectful of residents' rights and wishes
  • Ability to cooperate with others and to follow directions
  • Attends employee council meetings, departmental meetings and required or preferred in-service training and offers constructive suggestions when able.
  • Generates and develops ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
  • Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents, and visitors of this organization.
  • Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this organization.
  • Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards staff, residents, and visitors.
  • Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
  • Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
  • Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
  • Abides by Elderwood’s business code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
  • Perform other work duties as requested by supervisor, manager, or Administrator.
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    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Education or related field OR Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) OR Associates Degree (example COTA) with 1-2 years of experience in long term care Activities OR 1-2 years’ experience in recreational programming in another field. 
    • Current, valid state required certification or license in the state in which work is performed or must be willing to obtain National Certification in Activities within 1 year.
    • Certification in dementia and/or behavior management (e.g. CDT) or (will obtain within 1 year of hire)
    • Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and web-based applications
    • Current, valid driver license (if applicable)
    • Demonstrated supervisory experience preferred
    • Experience with dementia population desired
    • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

    EOE Statement

    WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

    Job Summary

    JOB TYPE

    Full Time

    SALARY

    $198k-235k (estimate)

    POST DATE

    05/09/2024

    EXPIRATION DATE

    05/07/2025

    WEBSITE

    elderwood.com

    HEADQUARTERS

    AMHERST, NY

    SIZE

    50 - 100

    FOUNDED

    1978

    CEO

    GREGORY HOOK

    REVENUE

    $10M - $50M

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    About Elderwood

    Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value. Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwoods affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical tr...ansportation, and managed long-term care services. At Elderwood, were not just a location providing a servicewere people caring for people. Thats why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, were committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents health and wellness. More
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