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Memory Care Program Coordinator

Northwoodrehab
Brockton, Massachusetts, US
$24 an hour
Full-time

We are hiring a Memory Care Program Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Oakland Grove in Woonsocket!

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Weekly pay with hourly rate starting at $24.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As the Memory Care Program Coordinator, you enhance the overall operation of the activity department by developing / implementing the memory care specific programming to assure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.

Education & Experience :

  • Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) required.
  • As a minimum, one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility activities department is preferred.
  • At least one (1) year experience or training in directing group activity.
  • Experience working with those diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s is required.

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Assist in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate needs.
  • Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
  • Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate their potential, physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
  • Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
  • Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
  • Participate in public relations, media coverage, marketing efforts and volunteer activities.
  • Follow facility van operation policy and procedure, if applicable.
  • Provide staff with inservicing on aspects of Dementia.
  • Contribute to and promote positive family relations.

Specific Requirements :

  • Must possess sensitivity to those diagnosed with Dementia and their families.
  • Must have an understanding of appropriate activities for those with dementia.
  • Must be able to read, speak and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
  • Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
  • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing principles.
  • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
  • Must participate in continuing education and in-service training.

Athena’s Benefits :

  • Competitive and Weekly Pay
  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations;

our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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