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Job Title Memory Care Program
Manager
Job Code: W10042
Job Family: Administration
Date Created: December 10, 2019
Date Modified December 30, 2019
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO Category: First/Mid-Level Officials &
Managers
Reports To: Executive Director
Job Summary:
The Memory Care Programming Manager is responsible for the implementation, delivery, and coordination of the
Memory Care Program services, including health services and activities, at the community. Responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating a robust calendar of dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community.
Essential Functions:
1. Assumes the responsibility for the design and development of recreation and activity programs to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the Residents in the community.
2. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Wickshire’s policies and applicable laws.
3. Is completely familiar with the state regulations governing Assisted Living and memory support care, ensuring compliance in department by regularly reviewing regulations checklist.
4. Confers with the Health & Wellness Director/Executive Director regarding assessments of residents, admissions, and participates in discussions regarding resident discharge based on discharge criteria.
5. Creates Resident Histories and Profiles with family involvement. Creates summary of information from histories.
Shares information with associates as well as develop activities based on these interests.
6. Manages expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.
7. Plans a varied monthly activity calendar using Resident History and Profiles to determine resident interests.
8. Arranges for appropriate spiritual activities as reflected by resident preferences.
9. Posts a community calendar monthly according to Wickshire expectations.
10. Encourages all residents to participate in some or all of activities according to their abilities and preferences.
Maintains record of resident attendance.
11. Ability to drive the community vehicle to transport Community residents, including but not limited to providing transportation to local physician or dental offices, trips outside Wickshire for shopping, entertainment, education, and/or appointments, both non-medical and medical, outside of the Community, as assigned.
12. Arranges for a variety of exercise opportunities suitable for the elderly population to enhance residents’ mobility, strength, bone mass, and social interaction.
13. Keeps sufficient activity program and craft supplies on hand for in-house entertainment.
14. Facilitates, co-facilitates, or arranges monthly Alzheimer’s support group for families and outside community.
15. Observes and demonstrates appropriate caregiving, programming, and interaction skills with the direct care associate.
16. Assures responsibilities for Daily Program assignments are clearly delineated.
17. Lead in-depth Alzheimer’s/dementia care associate training for new associates; provide training as needed and provide in-services as needed to keep associate abreast of current practices, if deemed appropriate.
18. Maintains a high level of daily communication with associate and key personnel.
19. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
20. Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her
supervisor.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, or one to three years related experience and/or training in working with the Alzheimer’s population; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements:
Assisted Living Activities certification, if required by State. Must be in possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid state driver’s license. Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Exhibit good time management and organization skills.
2. Possess the ability to handle complex issues.
3. Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook).
5. Uphold the principles of our mission: Making life better by connecting people with purpose and community.
6. Express compassion for residents, associate and guests on a consistent basis.
7. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Physical Check Any That Working Check Any That
Demands Apply Conditions Apply
Requires interaction
Standing ☒ with co-workers, ☒ residents or vendors
Occasional weekend,
Walking evening or night work if
☒ needed to ensure shift ☒ coverage.
Sitting On-Call on an as
☒ needed basis ☒
Use hands and fingers Possible exposure to to handle or feel ☒ communicable diseases ☐ and infections
Potential injury from
Reach with hands and transferring, arms ☒ repositioning, or lifting ☐ residents
Climb or balance ☒ Exposure to latex ☐
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Possible exposure to crawl ☐ blood-borne pathogens ☐
Possible exposure to
Talk or hear various drugs,
☒ chemical, infectious, or ☐ biological hazards
Subject to injury from
Taste or smell ☐ falls, burns, odors, or ☐ cuts from equipment
Vision ☒ Requires Travel:
Ability to lift: Occasionally ☒
Up to 5 pounds ☐ Frequently ☐
Up to 10 pounds ☐
Up to 25 pounds ☒
Up to 50 pounds ☐
Up to 100 pounds ☐
More than 100 pounds ☐
Associate signature below indicates the associate’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
Associate______________________________________ Date__________________
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Work Location: One location
Full Time
$176k-255k (estimate)
03/20/2023
12/11/2023
wickshireseniorliving.com
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