Job Description

Salary

$27.60 / hr - $35.88 / hr

Join Our Team as a Memory Care Program Specialist

Pay Range: $27.60 – $35.88/hour (based on experience)

Elderwood has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and creative Memory Care Program Specialist to join our team!

The Memory Care Program Specialist provides therapeutic and social programming designed to meet the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of residents living in our memory care community.

Working under the direction of the Director of Activities, with support from the Director of Memory Care, this role plays a vital part in enriching daily life and promoting residents’ highest practicable level of well-being.

This position is also responsible for:

Developing and completing the daily memory care calendar
Reviewing resident participation
Maintaining daily attendance documentation
Completing monthly progress reports
Assisting with meal service as requested

Elderwood at Burlington Benefits

Gas Allowance Stipend and Ferry Reimbursement for Qualifying Commuters!
Tuition Assistance Program
Full Suite of Health Benefits (medical, vision, dental, prescription and more!)
Robust Employee Referral Bonuses
401K with Employer Matching
Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
Free Uniforms

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for responding immediately to residents' needs and requests.

Assists residents with therapeutic and social activities/situations that are designed to appeal to residents’ interests and enhance the resident’s highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Assists with meal service as needed, feeding assistance (if applicable) after completion of training.

Assists with providing appropriate mental stimulation for residents needs

Notifies Licensed Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs.

Maintains facility standards for resident care.

Ability to read and understand task assignments, and to report verbally and record care in writing

Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents

Demeanor always respectful of residents' rights and wishes

Ability to cooperate with others and to follow directions

Attends employee council meetings, departmental meetings and required or preferred in-service training and offers constructive suggestions when able.

Generates and develops ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.

Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents, and visitors of this organization.

Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this organization.

Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards staff, residents, and visitors.

Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.

Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Abides by Elderwood’s business code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.

Perform other work duties as requested by supervisor, manager, or Administrator.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Education or related field OR Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) OR Associates Degree (example COTA) with 1-2 years of experience in long term care Activities OR 1-2 years’ experience in recreational programming in another field.
Current, valid state required certification or license in the state in which work is performed or must be willing to obtain National Certification in Activities within 1 year.
Certification in dementia and/or behavior management (e.g. CDT) or (will obtain within 1 year of hire)
Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and web-based applications
Current, valid driver license (if applicable)
Demonstrated supervisory experience preferred
Experience with dementia population desired

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

About Elderwood

Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.

Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.

At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Buffalo, New York

Year Founded

1978

Website

elderwood.com

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