What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dementia Care Activity Specialist position at Chandler Hall Health Svcs?
The Dementia Care Activity Specialist is responsible for planning and facilitating all recreational activities for residents in Memory Care.
General schedule will be day shift plus rotating weekends.
- Plans, organizes, facilitates and implements life enrichment programs for residents based on individual assessments to determine interests and needs for plan of care in Memory Care.
- Plan and submit requests for materials and supplies.
- Creates and maintains relationships with area community resources and volunteers.
- Monitors attendance records for all programs and activities. Provides proper documentation needed.
- Attends and reports on activities and resident council in monthly QAPI meetings with both Skilled Nursing and Personal Care teams
- Oversees Memory Care calendar and ensures programs are varying month to month.
- Participation in Care Conferences as needed.
- Ensures the completion of the RASP for Personal Care.
- Lead resident council committee and complete minutes and communicate outcomes to Administrator.
- Remains knowledgeable and keeps abreast of changes in the activities field by researching the latest methods, techniques and skills needed to enhance resident programs.
- Reviews and supports all plans of correction for any deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
- Provide education to new hires and existing staff on best practices in working with the resident dementia population.
- Responsible for seasonal decorations in the Memory Care area.
- Keeps resident family members aware of activities and special events in Memory Care.
Conforms with the requirements of the compliance program by understanding and adhering to Chandler Halls Compliance Program and Policies as they appear in the Code of Conduct and other compliance policies. Annually acknowledges review of the Code of Conduct by signature and annually participates in corporate compliance education. Adheres to the policies and procedures covering Privacy and Security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Competencies
- Commitment to enhancing the lives of residents
- Communication
- Continuous Learning
- Teamwork
- Valuing and honoring diversity
- Person Centered Care Approach
Education and Experience
Experience working in long term care
High School required; College Degree preferred
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Lifting in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff and support agencies.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
- Must be in good general health and able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- May be subject to exposure to infectious blood, body fluids, infection diseases, air contaminants, hazardous chemicals or other health conditions.
- May be required to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, on call or emergencies (weather etc.)
Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We offer a competitive benefits package along with various others benefits because we give, share, and respect the things that we value!
- Paid introductory and ongoing training
- Free gym membership
- Free monthly massages to employees
- Competitive 401K plan
- Low-cost employee meal plan at employee café
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost annual flu shots
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