What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager for Dementia Unit position at Harbor Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
Harbor Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -
Harbor Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility located in a quaint location of New London is seeking an Enthusiastic Program Manager to join our team!
Program Manager for Dementia Unit
Develop, Implement, and maintain the Memory Care Unit through continuous improvement of services
provided. Relationships with residents, family, community, and the residence as a whole are emphasized. Maintains program within budgetary mandates including census building. Assure staff satisfaction and development. Complies with regulations and standards and maintains a good working relationship with the IDT.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops a therapeutic environment for residents with Alzheimer and other forms of Dementia.
a. Plans and organizes the daily program and structure of the Miliue
Develops a program that provides safety and stimulation.
Leads daily care giving and programs and fosters IDT inclusion
Maintains standards and expectations for specialized care unit
Assists with providing staff with the appropriate training and support to address the emphasis of the program.
a. Assures staff orientation and annual training in conjunction with staff development.
Provides support, direction, feedback and training for staff members when necessary.
Delegates responsibilities to staff with clear definition of expectations.
Schedules, hires, disciplines / terminates, supervise Memory Care staff in coordination with the Director of Nursing.
Coordinates staffing and responsibilities to meet the needs of the residence as a whole. Assures quality of services through a continuous Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
Evaluates the program utilizing quality assurance tools and customer and staff feedback instruments.
Improves the program through problem solving, program development, and refinement.
Maintains the residence standards as directed by the Director of Nursing and the Executive Director.
Communicates needs and improvement to staff.
4) Must have a Bachelor degree in Social work or related Human Service field Provides quality care for residents to address medical needs.
