Dementia Care Program/Activity Director

Company	Vantage Point Retirement LivingSee more
Address	Middletown, DE
Form of work	Full-Time
Category	Information Technology

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Memory Care/Assistant Living Community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Resident Care and Programs

Plans, organizes, develops and leads the overall operation of the Memory Care Community in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Acts as the community champion in the Memory Care Community programming and activities.
Partners with the Recreation and Events Coordinator to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
Designs, schedules and facilitates the Memory Care Community program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
Partners with the Nurse or Health Care Coordinator to ensure that the residents clinical needs are addressed.
Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s preferences and needs educating Care Managers of same.
Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration and resident engagement in programming.
Manages the assessment process to determine levels of care.
Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in dining experience.
Understands resident changes in condition and takes appropriate action.
Reviews Daily Log to document and lean about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
Ensures monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery.
Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies and other regulatory compliance.
Develops a thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state laws, regulations, policies and procedures dictated for residents and ensures compliance.

Financial Management

Assists the Administrator in completing the annual community budget.
Manages the department budget to include labor and other expenses and its impact on the community’s bottom line.
Reviews monthly financial statements, implements plans of action for deficiencies.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:

Bachelors degree preferred.
One (1) year management in DEMENTIA CARE required.
One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language Ability:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Cognitive Demands:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet. Ability to use client tracking and design software.
Competencies:

Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
- Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Supports organization's goals and values.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to delegate assignments.
- Competent in organizational and time management skills.
- Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedule.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting
Possible exposure to unpleasant odors
Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the SDS Manual
Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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