Activities Director, Alzheimer's Program - Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

We are currently seeking a Full Time Director for the Alzheimer's Unit!

Ideal Fit is someone Bubbily & Energetic

Job Summary

To develop, Coordinate and implement programs and services for the residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of physical, social, and psychological well-being. Reporting to:

• Directly reports to the Administrator. Job Duties

• Coordinates the development of the unit objectives, policies, and procedures. • Establish a staffing pattern to accomplish stated objectives in the standard of the special care unit.

• Participates in the hiring, scheduling, and supervising of the primary care aides. • Prepare and provide executive director with records and reports regarding the unit’s budget and progress toward stated goals.

• Complete related assessments and tools for admission, and discharge. • Provide in-service and all continuing education for employees, family members and volunteers regarding the resident’s disease process, behaviors, techniques, and approaches. • Pursues educational development in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

• Interview and assesses all the residents and the families prior to admission. Coordinates the pre-admission, screening, and discharge process.

• Coordinates, with team members, the development of the 24-hour plan for the residents and quarterly updates in the progress notes. Assures delivery of service for each resident according to his or her 24-hour plan.

• Develops a resource file to assist in meeting the resident’s families’ needs.

• Becomes a community-recognized expert and resource related to dementia care and Alzheimer’s disease.

• Acts as a liaison facilitating communication between the unit, facility, councils, family members and community.

• Provides for a therapeutic environment in the residents’ personal and congregate areas, compensating for cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments.

• Provides individual or group services for the resident and/or families at the time of adjustment or crisis.

• Provides, as needed, resident and family services such as counseling, problem solving, referral and advocacy.

Dementia Program Director 2 Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, nursing, or therapeutic recreation or at least 5 years direct resident experience; Master’s Degree, strongly preferred. Professional Experience:

• At least three to five (3-5) years of healthcare experience

• At least Two (2) years of geriatric care experience Certification/Licensure: • Expertise in Alzheimer’s and related dementias to meet State license requirements.

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