Dementia Program Director

Overview: We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Responsibilities: The Memory Care Director, titled Dementia Program Director within Company, administers a Dementia Program that therapeutically encompasses patients/residents' physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual needs. Member of the of nursing center interdisciplinary team and as such participates in staff meetings to ensure coordination of quality patient/resident care. Assess each patient/resident and develop programming that maximizes the customer's abilities and provides contentment, enjoyment, and positive self-esteem.
Perform ongoing quality improvement evaluations that include quality indicators for the environment, documentation, team functioning, and all aspects of quality care provision as well as reporting identified issues back to the team for resolution.
Develop daily and monthly activity calendar for the unit that includes both small and large group activities and participates in their implementation.
Advocate for patients/residents and their families and provides direct services to families through communication, education, and support.
Manage all patient/resident admissions and discharges from the unit.
Oversee the financial performance of the Dementia Program unit by developing and monitoring budget. Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or other related field preferred. Three years of direct experience (in respective discipline) with dementia/patients who have dementia, and/or their families and caregivers, or approval by the Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director. Two years of supervisory experience in an appropriate health care setting, or approval by the Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director.

Recommended state licensure in respective discipline is required.

Must meet state requirements for concurrent job responsibilities, if applicable.

Benefits:

Variable compensation plans
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you've already earned

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.

Posted Salary Range: USD $30.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.