Assistant Activities Director (Dementia Specialist) - Hillcrest Commons Extended Care : Job Details

Come join this collaborative and innovative team.At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career.Integritus Healthcare wants you!Competitive pay based on experience:$20.00-$23.00 per hourAt Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we have been caring for area families since 1995, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized memory care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life, with our highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the dementia unit.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of all regulations & professional standards & make recommendations on changes to the Activities Director.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
• Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs.
• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
• Refer resident/families to social service personnel when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Provide consultation to staff, community agencies, etc., to solve the needs of residents through the activity programs.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Review departmental complaints from personnel and report to the Activities Director action(s) taken.
• Arrange transportation for field trips when necessary.
• Make rounds to assure personnel are performing required duties, and activity programs are meeting the needs of the residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts. Provide materials as necessary.
• Assist to develop and maintain an activity schedule.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Activities Director or administrator.

Qualifications:

• Must possess Dementia Practitioner Certification or be willing to go through Dementia Practitioner Certification course.
• Must have two years' experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, preferably one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on years of experience)Benefits:

• 403b
• Continuing education credits
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance