Memory Care Program Specialist

Join Our Team: Put the CARE back in CAREER - Join our team today! Overview: Eldewrood at Williamsville has an exciting opportunity for a Memory Care Program Specialist!
Do you have a degree in Recreation Therapy? Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist or have related experience? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions - we want you to explore this role with us!
Position Overview:

• Provides therapeutic and social programming to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities with assistance from the Director of Memory Care.
• Responsible for input and completion of daily memory care calendar, resident participation reviews, daily attendance forms, monthly progress reports and assistance with meal service, as requested

Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program 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.

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