Connecting Realities Coordinator (Certified Music Therapist Required)

The Ohio Masonic Communities includes Browning MasonicCommunity in Waterville, Ohio, Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield,Ohio, and Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio, as well as TheOhio Masonic Communities Foundation and The Ohio Masonic Communities ResourceCenter. Our history is rooted in the Masonic values of service andcharity. We live these values by servingas a trusted partner to help our communities thrive. Many of our residents andstaff have Masonic connections, but it is never required.

We believe in providing the best-in-class care and servicesto our communities. We strive to be an Employer of Choice and an Organizationof choice. Our team members provide our residents with the best care possible,and we believe the key to that is treating our team members to the best.

To treat you to the best while you provide our residentswith the best care, we offer a variety of benefits. Many of these are offeredto both full-time and part-time team members.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (with manypreventative prescriptions made at 100%)
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO) of up to 136 hours in thefirst year
• Extended Illness Reserve
• Paid Holidays (including a Floating Holiday)
• HOPE Emergency Financial Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Up to $5000 of Education Assistance per year
• Discounted Tuition with partnered schools,including Hondros College of Nursing
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation with Match
• Early Wage Access - Work today, get paidtomorrow
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourageapplications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race,disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief,marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are ready to welcome you to our team! Browse our currentcareer opportunities to start your journey with us and see the possibilitiesfor where your career could grow with us!

SUMMARY:


This position is responsible for leading and participatingin Connecting Realities programming. Leading and implementing instrumental andvocal music activities designed to meet residents' physical and psychologicalneeds, such as solo or group singing, rhythmic and creative music programming.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates with Director of ConnectingRealities to implement and ensure the completion of Connecting Realities'Programming. i. Delegates tasks and provides direction to interdisciplinaryteam members on connecting realities programming.

2. Evaluates residents' functional status andassesses residents' response to music, music preference, music skills, andcultural factors relevant to care.

3. Develop, administer and coordinate musicactivities and programs in accordance with state and federal regulations.

4. Implement music activities that facilitatenon-musical goals (e.g. sensory stimulation, memory recall, positive failure,socialization).

5. Monitor and report on the condition of musicalinstruments to the Dir. of Connecting Realities

6. Work as part of the care plan team indetermining therapeutic objectives and goals and participate in meetings asneeded.

7. Keep accurate and thorough resident activityattendance records

8. Ensure compliance with all state and federalregulatory requirements

9. Assistance with training employees.

10. Additionalresponsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:


Bachelor's degree in music therapy, Board Certified MusicTherapist (current), Licensed Professional Music Therapist, 2+ years of musictherapy preferred. Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of musicalinstruments. Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care. Experience with geriatriccommunity.