Dementia Coordinator - Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory loss concerns.  The person in this role will create an environment that minimizes the risks and maximizes the safety and well- being of the residents and assist residents in helping them to cope with various stages of memory loss.

ESSENTIALDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. RoleResponsibilities– JobKnowledge/Duties:

1.      Collaborate with the Activities Director to create enrichment programs tailored for residents in all stages of dementia that help preserve their skills.

2.      Help to market program activities to residents and family members to get them excited about participating.

3.      Track and document daily activities.

4.      Serve as an emotional support for residents and visiting family members.

5.      Establish and organize a monthly activity calendar and ensure needed supplies are available.

6.      Cooperate with the Director of Nursing and other facility staff members that is responsible for the personal care of the resident to ensure health and social services available to the residents are top quality and the residents’ needs are adequately being met.

7.      Provide daily oversight of the day-to-day operations of Memory Care Services in partnership with the Clinical Leadership team.

8.      Plan, develop, coordinate, execute and continuously evaluate the Memory Care program needs.

9.      Consult with members of management to report resident changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service based on the needs of the resident.

10.  Manage assessments to determine levels of care and staffing needs.

11.  Ensure that all State and Federal guidelines are met as per program specifications.

12.  Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s/dementia topics.

13.  Adhere to budget guidelines for the department.   

14.  Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1.      Associate' degree in social work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.

2.   Entry level experience: one or more years combined experience in Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, Senior Recreation Programming and management is required.

3.      Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant a plus.

4.      Must be ableto communicatein English, both verballyand in writing, andpossess sufficient communication skills toperform thetasksrequired.