IMEP Facilitator

Title:                      IMEP Facilitator                                                Revision Date:   6/16/2023
Reports to:          Director of Health Services                       
Department:      Health Care Administration         

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the implementation of all the components of the IMEP including activities, exercises, daily operating management and maintenance of all program and participant records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Interact with, be sensitive to, and respond to the needs of participants and family caregivers.
• Understand the needs of the elderly and in particular the needs of those affected by memory loss.
• Adhere to the IMEP Daily Agenda including all therapeutic components, exercises, and activities as scheduled, unless group needs necessitate a schedule change.
• Ensure that at least two staff or one staff and one trained volunteer are present during all hours of program operation.
• Contact IMEP Manager regarding any problems, questions, concerns, or emergency.
• Provide observation, monitoring and intervention if unstable mental status or medical condition arises.
• Ability to provide basic First Aid and when deemed necessary, call 911. Notify IMEP Manager after calling 911. Notify participant’s emergency contact after calling 911.
• Monitor the provision of meals and participants dietary and fluid intake.
• Work as a team with other staff and volunteers in presenting the daily program and activities.
• Attend IMEP staff meetings as scheduled.
• Comply with all HIPAA privacy laws and all COA policies and procedures. 
• Ensure that all program paperwork including sign-in sheets, time sheets, client information forms, and emergency contact information forms are recorded and accurate.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in small group facilitation and/or education.
• Knowledge of early memory loss and early dementia.
• Experience in the nursing field a plus.
• Be trained or be willing to be trained in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to work independently in an off-site location.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• All Above

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with meeting qualitative and/or measurable productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the COA policy. Must be able to operate cellphone and computer. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to listen and speak clearly.