Dementia Care Specialist/Memory Care Specialist

Perks and Benefits*:

• Sign-On Bonus $1,500.00!!!
• Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and is hired
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged Scheduling system
• Employee Appreciation events; Attendance Programs,New employee Referral Program
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in related field such as healthcare, social work, or gerontology preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
• Strong documentation skills and basic computer skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the facility
• Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner
• Experience in training and staff development and ability to motivate others
• Current and valid state driver’s license

Essential Functions:

• Creates and displays a monthly Calendar of Events based on resident interest.
• Provide an activities program on a daily basis including evenings and weekends.
• Provide and conducts a plan of programs appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to: Group social programs; Indoor and outdoor activities; Programming away from the facility; Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship; Opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementation of the activities program; Creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, educational programs; Exercise activities; One to one visits; Promotion of facility / community interaction
• Provides direct supervision for facility Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and discipline.
• Serves as member of facility management team and assists Administrator with other management duties as needed.
• Operates department within established budgetary guidelines.
• Assists with marketing responsibilities and networks with referral sources within the senior housing communities and senior centers at the direction of the Administrator.
• Assists with training to all staff members on related topics, and assists in maintaining staff training records as requested.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
• Foster family and community support of the program (e. g., through newsletters, networking, programs which bring family members or members of the community into the facility, etc.
• Provides new employee orientation on programming and aging sensitivity.
• Assists with development of training calendar.
• Acts as a role model to facility 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 new resident family interview for resident history.
• Coordinates with HSD to ensure resident’s interests and routines are included in Plan of Care.
• Coordinates with outside groups and organizations to arrange programs for residents.
• In conjunction with Program Coordinator and Assistants, maintains a current social history and profile for each resident.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and follows appropriate facility 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 facility compliance with the regulations related to resident care.

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