Fort Myers, Florida
Memory Care Coordinator Job Opening in Fort Myers, Florida - I* *. TITLE OF JOB: Memory Care Coordinator
I* *I .* *R EPORTS TO: Health and Wellness Director or Executive Director
I* *I I* *. HEAD QU ARTER : Community
I* *V .* *QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
A. EDUCATION
It is required that the Memory Care Coordinator holds current First Aid and CPR certification. The Memory Care Coordinator must be a qualified professional who can encourage resident socialization, cognitive awareness, self-expression, and physical activity in a planned and structured activities program designed for the MC residents of the community. The Memory Care Coordinator must annually attend at least six hours of continuing education regarding Alzheimer?s disease or related disorders. Memory Care Coordinator must complete CARES Dementia Basics &Advanced Care (including essentiALZ and essentiALZ Plus) 10 modules, 10 hours at the time of hire.
EXPERIENCE
It is preferred that the Memory Care Coordinator has six months experience working in a nursing home, seniorhousing community, hospital, home health agency or other health care facility. It is preferred the Memory CareProgram Director have experience working with memory care/dementia patients in a healthcare setting. The MemoryCare Coordinator must be able to develop activities which are individualized, based upon resident assessment, and appropriate for each resident?s abilities. The Memory Care Coordinator must be a qualified professional who:
1. Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification as atherapeutic recreation specialist, therapeutic recreation assistant, or an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Activity Professionals, or the Consortium for Certification, Inc.; or
2. Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting; or
3. Has completed an activity director training course approved by the National Association for
Activity Professionals or the National Therapeutic Recreation Society.
B. SKILLS REQUIRED
1. Problem Solving : Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information to developalternative solutions both alone and with groups.
2. Customer Service : Manages difficult or emotional resident, family member, and employee situations, respondingpromptly to their request for service and assistance, while soliciting feedback to improve service insuring thatcommitments are met.
3. Interpersonal : Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to
other without interrupting and keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others? ideas and tries new things.
4. Oral Communication : Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens carefully and getsclarification. Responds well to questions.
5. Team Work : Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to others? to building a positive team spirit.
6. Planning and Time Utilization : Consistently plans/coordinates work to achieve maximum
productivity and efficient without sacrificing quality, accuracy and customer service. Meets deadlines incompleting job assignments and special projects.
7. Computer Skills : Literate in Word and Excel, as well as preferred skills in Outlook.
8. Written Skills : Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; present numerical dataeffectively; and is able to read and interpret written information.
V* *. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Memory Care Program Coordinator include providing direct services (ADL?s) and/or health care to residents in an memory care unit/area under the direction of the Health andWellness Director. Such services/care will be performed timely and accurately in accordance with federal, state and localregulations and current acceptable policies, procedures and principles relating to the operation of the Community. TheMemory Care Coordinator encourages socialization, cognitive awareness, self-expression, and physical activity in aplanned and structured activities program. Activities must be individualized, based upon the resident assessment, and appropriate for each resident?s abilities.
V* *I . FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
A. ESSENTIAL
The following job functions have been determined to be essential to the position. Management reserves the right tomodify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.
1. Provides services (ADL?s and Medication Supervision) in accordance with specific written orders from a physician andunder the supervision of an RN.
2. Records all services/care given and observations during the visit on appropriate forms or POC
device.
3. Obtains vital signs when requested and records.
4. Reports and documents pertinent information. Prepares progress notes.
5. Creates Activity Program containing a balanced mixture of activities addressing cognitive, recreational, andactivity of daily living (ADL) needs.
6. Cognitive activities include, but are not limited, to arts, crafts, storytelling, poetry readings, writing, music, reading,discussion, reminiscences, and reviews of current events.
7. Recreational activities include all socially interactive activities, such as board games and cards, and physicalexercise. Pet Therapy is encouraged.
8. Self-care ADLs include cleaning, dusting, cooking, gardening, and yard work. Residents must be allowed to performself-care ADLs as a long as they are able to promote independence and self- worth.
9. Work with residents who choose not to participate in a large group activity will be provided at least one small groupor one-on-one activity per day.
10. Review each resident?s medical and social history, preferences, and dislikes, in determining
appropriate activities for the resident. Activities will be tailored to the residents? unique requirements andskills.
11. On Weekdays, each resident must be offered a least one cognitive activity, two recreational activities and three ADLactivities each day. The cognitive and recreational activities (structured activities) must be at least 30 minutes induration, with a minimum of six and half hours of structured activities for the entire week.
12. Establish and assign at least an hour and a half of structured activities during the weekend to include at least onecognitive activity and one physical activity.
13. Establish a monthly activities schedule with assist from the Director of Excitement. Structured activities should occurat the same time and place each week to ensure a consistent routine within the Memory Care neighborhood.
14. Charts resident and family teaching when provided, concerning condition of illness, related needs, medications,etc.
15. Records supplies used on Daily Visit Report.
16. Attends client care conferences.
17. Encourages client and family participation in activities of daily living to increase their independence and self-esteem. Assists patient in learning self-help techniques.
18. Maintains a safe work area free from hazards of fire, spills, litter, chemicals and equipment.
Reports any problems to the Health and Wellness Director or Executive Director.
19. Respects the rights of clients and their family members.
20. Prepares and submits all paper work in a timely manner.
21. Assists in obtaining needed doctor signatures in a timely manner.
22. Checks medical supplies in the Community, reviews with client-needed items, such as medications,groceries; makes deliveries as needed.
23. Records supplies purchased and errands performed on Summary of Service sheet.
24. Practices infection control measures and techniques and uses universal precautions.
25. Practices efficient use of supplies, materials. Safeguards the client's private property.
26. Respects the rights of clients and families.
27. Maintains confidentiality of all client's information and client's records.
28. Adheres to the Community?s dress code.
29. Accepts all job assignments and requests to take call.
30. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times to reflect favorably upon the Community.
31. Attends all Community required training sessions to maintain professional competencies.
32. Performs other duties as assigned.
V* *II .* *EQ U* *I PMENT, MATERIALS, MACHINES AND/OR TOOLS USED
The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc., used by the employee.
Bedside commodes, bedpans, urinals
Back Support Belt
Bed and bath lines
Catheters
Geri chairs
Gait belts
Lift chairs
Safety restraints
Scales
Electric Shavers
Shower chairs
Special eatingutensils
Soap and hygiene supplies
Stethoscopes
Thermometers
Other miscellaneous devises/ nursingsupplies
Wheelchairs
Whirlpool
Blood pressure
Walkers
Wrist watches
V* *II I* *. PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED
Frequent body movements include, lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting andreaching. Able to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted withtwisting and turning or trunk. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Because the essential functions of the job may require general involvement in a health care facility, including but notlimited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk Classification
Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position, a person will have theability to work in this type of environment without posing a direct threat to self or others.
Job Type: Full-time
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