Dementia Specialist

About the role

The Dementia Specialist at CareOne at Jackson is responsible for planning and coordinating a therapeutic program schedule, assessing resident characteristics, and maintaining a sense of teamwork through effective communications and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates a therapeutic program schedule to meet the needs of residents.
• Affords assessments of resident characteristics and collaborates with other departments to plan and organize program content.
• Maintains daily functioning of units to ensure continuity and appropriate changes in the program.
• Develops and maintains a cooperative relationship with other department directors and informs staff regarding program and integrates it with other services.
• Participates in support groups and educates staff regarding program and dementia-specific knowledge.
• Ensures program continuation for new staff unit members and markets the unit through involvement in community organizations.
• Reviews and coordinates unit social work and recreation services to ensure compliance with program standards.
• Serves as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia unit and treats residents with respect and dignity.
• Communicates immediately to the Administrator concerning suspected, alleged, or actual resident abuse.
• Performs initial pre-admission assessment of potential residents and assists with their admission to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assists with the adjustment of residents and families to the facility and contacts them weekly for the first month after admission.
• Keeps abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides orientation and in-service training to community personnel regarding social/emotional needs of Alzheimer's residents.
• Communicates immediately to the Administrator concerning suspected, alleged, or actual resident abuse.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Nursing, PT, or OT.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related field.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related field.

Skills

Knowledge of Alzheimer's/Dementia, ability to communicate effectively, and experience in a supervisory role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans Including Pharmacy
• Multiple Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Medicare Employee Assistance Legal Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick)

Pay

$84,000 to $95,000 per year

Schedule

Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees