Dementia Program Director

Job Description
Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardships
• Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
• Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
The Dementia Program Director develops and maintains a program that encompasses dementia patients' physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual needs.
Position Highlights

• Assess each patient and develop programming that maximizes their abilities and provides contentment, enjoyment, and positive self-esteem. Perform ongoing quality improvement evaluations.
• Engage outside resources to complement activity programs (e.g., entertainment, intergenerational programming, etc.).
• Directly and indirectly supervise all staff assigned to the Dementia Program unit.
• Responsible for the financial performance and budget of the Dementia Program unit.
• Educate families through support groups, family council, and other methods

Who We Are
Our employees are our most valuable resource. They are the service we provide and the product we deliver. Only through the talent and extraordinary dedication our employees bring to their jobs each and every day are we able to achieve our mission of delivering high quality healthcare and everyday compassion.
That's why our multifaceted culture is a place where employees can thrive. It is:

• Entrepreneurial. There is employee ownership to meet community post-acute, long-term care and senior living needs sparking innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

• Integrous. We are guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program.

• Progressive. We provide career ladders, education, and training opportunities so employees can build a long and successful career with us.

• Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive. We foster an environment where our employees, patients, and visitors can be their authentic selves and feel celebrated and welcomed. DEI is in our DNA!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or another related field is preferred.

• OT or OTA preferred.
• Three years of direct experience with dementia, patients who have dementia, and/or their families and caregivers is required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a health care setting is required.
• Recommended state licensure and state requirements for this position must be met.
• Clinical knowledge of dementia care, leadership abilities, and marketing skills are required.