Memory Care - Support Specialist

Job Description

The Ideal candidate for this position hasat least a Bachelor'sdegreein psychology, social work, sociology or recreational therapy will manage the social service and activity portions of the plan of care for each resident on the Boulevard.

Job Duties Include:

· Advocate for resident’s rights in all interactions with residents, families and staff.

· Key member of the care plan team in developing and maintaining the social and activity needs of each resident.

· Complete all MDS assessments for the Social Service and Activity sections.

· Develop, schedule and provide appropriate engagement centers and individualized level of activity for all resident on the Boulevard.

· Facilitate all care plan meetings with families as scheduled per MDS.

· Document, manage and report all behaviors per clinical policy and work directly with facility appointed psychologist and/or psychiatrist on medication management.

· Facilitate monthly meetings with Boulevard Clinical Unit Nurse, DON, SSD and Administrator on plan of care.

· Provide dementia training and certification to all new team members.

· Assure that the Boulevard unit is properly maintained and engagement centers, common living area and dining room are easily accessible to all residents.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology or recreational therapy

- Experience working with patients or residents in a memory care / dementia unit

- Experience in a long term care facility is preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.