Dementia Unit Care Coordinator

King David Center for Nursing is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a Memory Lane Coordinator to join the team at our Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn, NY! Who We Are

The Allure Group is a consortium of six rehabilitation centers across Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, specializing in post-acute and sub-acute skilled nursing and rehabilitation. We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care for patients of all ages and conditions while upholding an environment of kindness, dignity, and respect for employees and residents. As a Memory Lane Coordinator at The Allure Group, you would be part of a winning team doing meaningful work to improve residents' quality of life, health, and comfort.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs for the dementia unit
• Create a monthly and daily recreation calendar and schedule for the unit
• Make residents aware of activity options, encourage participation and the pursuit of leisure interests
• Understand the special needs of memory-impaired residents and provide support and assistance
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director of Recreation as required
• Observe and record resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in activities, so that facility activities and residents' progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as indicated by the Director of Recreation
• Arrange and attend Dementia education classes and training for staff
• Manage Dementia support groups and education classes for family members

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Previous experience with the senior population
• COVID-19 Vaccination

• Music skills
• Bilingual

• Competitive pay scale
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k
• Paid time off
• CEU-eligible training programs
  
  Ongoing leadership and professional development training
• Dedicated and local leadership support