Dementia Program Director
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Dementia Program Director
DESCRIPTION
Join Bear Mountain Healthcare of Sudbury as a Dementia Program Director where you will develop and maintain 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 program (e.g., entertainment, intergenerational programming, etc.).
Directly and indirectly supervise all staff assigned to the Dementia Program unit.
Communicate regularly with the center leadership team and other appropriate staff concerning Dementia Program functions.
Responsible for the financial performance of the Dementia Program unit. This includes developing and monitoring the budget.
Educate families through support groups, family council, and other methods.
Deliver community dementia education through lectures before groups and organizations within the community.
Participate in dementia care committees within the community.
REQUIREMENTS:
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 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. Must meet any state requirements for position. Requires clinical knowledge of dementia care, leadership abilities, and marketing skills.
BENEFITS
DESCRIPTION
Join Bear Mountain Healthcare of Sudbury as a Dementia Program Director where you will develop and maintain 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 program (e.g., entertainment, intergenerational programming, etc.).
Directly and indirectly supervise all staff assigned to the Dementia Program unit.
Communicate regularly with the center leadership team and other appropriate staff concerning Dementia Program functions.
Responsible for the financial performance of the Dementia Program unit. This includes developing and monitoring the budget.
Educate families through support groups, family council, and other methods.
Deliver community dementia education through lectures before groups and organizations within the community.
Participate in dementia care committees within the community.
REQUIREMENTS:
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 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. Must meet any state requirements for position. Requires clinical knowledge of dementia care, leadership abilities, and marketing skills.
BENEFITS
- New Wage Scale with competitive rates based on experience
- Flexible Schedule options available
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discount Program with Life-Mart
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 1353526
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Sudbury
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