Memory Care Coordinator - Hyattsville, United States - Independence Court of Hyattsville

Independence Court of Hyattsville

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Hyattsville, United States

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Description

Our mission:

At Priority Life Care we are lighting the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

We believe this guiding principal truly sets us apart from others in our industry as we strive to be the gold standard in senior care.

Sound like a good fit? Start a career with Priority Life Care

Memory Care Coordinator

Manage the overall operation of the Memory Care Unit in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and company policies and procedures.

Primary functions include developing and facilitating programming to meet the needs of residents with Alzheimers disease and dementia.

We are pleased to offer the following benefits:

A full range of Medical/Dental/Vision plans to choose from

SwiftMD

Telemedicine that is available to all employees at no cost
Company paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
Employee Assistance Program
Matching 401k
Flexible Spending Accounts
Rewards Program based on Years of Service
Ondemand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday
Outstanding advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion"

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develops and implements activities programs to meet the needs of the residents in the facility, based on needs assessment, resident interests and functioning ability, and objectives of the activities
Responsible for promoting interest in recreational activities for facility residents, such as outings to the local community, arts, crafts, games, hobbies, and monthly resident celebrations, such as birthday parties and cookouts
Coordinates all necessary transportation for the residents to and from any event outside the facility
Responsible for the activity documentation being completed in a timely fashion
Completes and maintains inventory lists in accordance to established budget
Enforces rules and regulations to maintain discipline and ensure safety
Greets new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining rules, and encouraging participation
Explains principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment
Confers with management and staff to discuss and resolve resident complaints
Evaluates recreation areas and services to determine if they are producing desired results
Relates to residents, family members, public and professionals appropriately
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator
Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
Assists families and other visitors as needed
Attends/completes required inservices and other required meetings
Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Bachelors degree or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of fulltime experience as an Activities Director; OR
High School Diploma; minimum of 5 years of fulltime or 10,000 hours of parttime experience in Activities, 3 of which must be as an Activities Director; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic knowledge of Alzheimers disease and related dementia
Gerontological experience preferred of 23 year of experience in a healthcare setting

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Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

_**Brand: Independence Court of Hyattsville

Address: 5821 Queens Chapel Rd Hyattsville, MD

Property Description: 9610 Independence Court of Hyattsville

Property Number: 9610