Job TitleDementia Program Director
LocationHighgate at Paoli Point - Genesis HealthCare
CityPaoli
StatePennsylvania
Position TypeFull Time
Job Description
- 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
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Pay Target$55,000 - $60,000 / Year