What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Coordinator position at Van Dyk Health Care?
Van Dyk Park Place in Hawthorne, NJ is actively looking for a Memory Care Coordinator
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Job Summary :
The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and success of Reflections Memory Care. Must be knowledgeable and current on information concerning Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Requirements :
Must have a minimum of 3 years Supervisory experience and 3 years of Recreation Activity experience in assisted living, long term care or similar industry setting.
A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Must be experienced and knowledgeable about the dementia population.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Duties :
Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for staffing, scheduling, and coverage for Reflections Memory Care.
Arranges monthly support group meetings and educational opportunities for families.
Maintains regular communication with families through use of phone calls, emails, text messages, care plan meetings, etc.
Collaborates with Activity Assistants to monitor resident engagement.
Maintains care plans upon move-in and updates every six months.
Designs, schedules, and facilitates the Reflections Program that incorporates life skills, activities and creating happy days.
Use of Daily Reports for Reflections and 24-Hour Reports.
Follows emergency operations plans and procedures in the usage of firefighting equipment and ensures resident evacuation of the building.
Maintains current CPR certification and First Aid certification.
Is an active participant during state survey ensuring regulatory compliance of practices are met by Reflections staff.
Prepares bi-weekly payroll hours and submits to Payroll in a timely manner.
Group health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, life insurance
Tuition reimbursement (full-time / part-time staff), paid orientation, invitations to professional events
Free meals provided, paid rest breaks, free uniforms for certain positions, holiday raffles / gifts, free Thanksgiving turkey
Innovative recognition programs for performance and years of service, active suggestion programs and staff surveys for workplace enhancement, birthday parties, employee appreciation events (NYC cruise for long-term staff).
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