Dementia Specialist Job Paramus area,New Jersey USA,Healthcare

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

(LONG TERM CARE)

(SKILLED NURSING)

(ASSISTED LIVING)

Now Hiring –
Program Director - Dementia– Paramus, NJ

Salary range - $90,000-$125,000

Care One at The Cupola

The Dementia Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Plans and coordinates a therapeutic program schedule, which meets the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the resident

Assesses resident characteristics (i.e. stages, sex, ethnic background, prior lifestyles, cognitive and functional abilities) and, in conjunction with other departments, plans and organizes program content

Monitors daily functioning of the units to ensure continuity of, and appropriate changes in the program

Establishes and maintains a sense of teamwork through effective communications, interactions and team meetings

Develops and maintains a cooperative relationship with other department directors. Informs and consults with staff regarding program and integrates the program with other services

Participates in support groups at the direction of Administrator

Assesses the educational need of staff regarding program and dementia specific knowledge and works with the In-service Director to ensure appropriate education is provided

Provides program continuation for new staff unit members

Markets the unit through involvement in community organizations and participates in the local Alzheimer's Association

Plans, coordinates and distributes a program newsletter or other communications for families

Participates in reviews or unit social work and recreation services to ensure compliance with program standards

Serves as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia unit

Treats residents with respect and dignity at all times

Provides orientation and in-service training as directed by the administrator to community personnel regarding social/emotional needs of Alzheimer's residents

Communicates immediately to the Administrator information concerning suspected, alleged or actual resident abuse of a physical, verbal, mental or sexual nature committed by employees, visitors or residents

Performs initial pre-admission assessment of potential resident

Provides assistance with the residents admission to ensure a smooth transition

Assists with the adjustment of the resident and family to the facility

Contacts the new residents and/or family weekly for the first month after admission to ensure needs are being met and difficulties are being resolved

Keep abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and make appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or departments in order to facilitate the residents' use of resources, and to promote the resident's increased level of social functioning.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Recreation Therapy or Nursing
Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia
Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related field

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