Dementia Specialist

divh2Dementia Specialist Jackson, NJ/h2pBalance Life Work with a New Career Opportunity/ppstrong(LONG TERM CARE)/strong/ppstrong(SHORT TERM REHAB)/strong/ppstrong(SKILLED NURSING)/strong/ppstrong(ASSISTED LIVING)/strong/ppSalary Range: $84,000 to $95,000 a year/ppCareOne at Jackson/ppThe Dementia Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to:/polliPlans and coordinates a therapeutic program schedule, which meets the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the resident/liliAssesses resident characteristics (i.e. stages, sex, ethnic background, prior lifestyles, cognitive and functional abilities) and, in conjunction with other departments, plans and organizes program content/liliMonitors daily functioning of the units to ensure continuity of, and appropriate changes in the program/liliEstablishes and maintains a sense of teamwork through effective communications, interactions and team meetings/liliDevelops and maintains a cooperative relationship with other department directors. Informs and consults with staff regarding program and integrates the program with other services/liliParticipates in support groups at the direction of Administrator/liliAssesses the educational need of staff regarding program and dementia specific knowledge and works with the In-service Director to ensure appropriate education is provided/liliProvides program continuation for new staff unit members/liliMarkets the unit through involvement in community organizations and participates in the local Alzheimers Association/liliPlans, coordinates and distributes a program newsletter or other communications for families/liliParticipates in reviews or unit social work and recreation services to ensure compliance with program standards/liliServes as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia unit/liliTreats residents with respect and dignity at all times/liliProvides orientation and in-service training as directed by the administrator to community personnel regarding social/emotional needs of Alzheimers residents/liliCommunicates immediately to the Administrator information concerning suspected, alleged or actual resident abuse of a physical, verbal, mental or sexual nature committed by employees, visitors or residents/liliPerforms initial pre-admission assessment of potential resident/liliProvides assistance with the residents admission to ensure a smooth transition/liliAssists with the adjustment of the resident and family to the facility/liliContacts the new residents and/or family weekly for the first month after admission to ensure needs are being met and difficulties are being resolved/liliKeep abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and make appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or departments in order to facilitate the residents use of resources, and to promote the residents increased level of social functioning./li/olpstrongPosition Requirements:/strong/pulliDegree in Nursing, PT or OT/liliExperience with Alzheimers/Dementia/liliMinimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related field/li/ulh2About Us/h2pThe CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees./ppWe are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:/pulliComprehensive Healthcare Benefits/liulliMultiple Medical Plans/liulliIncluding Pharmacy/liliIncluding Teladoc/li/ulliMultiple Dental Plans/liliVision Plan/liliHealth Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)/liliFlexible Spending Accounts/liliVoluntary Life and ADD/liliShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans/liliHospital Indemnity Insurance/liliCritical Illness Insurance/liliAccident Insurance/liliWhole Life Insurance/liliMedicare Employee Assistance/li/ulliLegal Plan/liliCommuter Benefits/lili401k Retirement Plan/liliEmployee Assistance Program (available to all employees)/liliPaid Time Off/liulliVacation/liliSick Plans in accordance with state laws/li/ulliOpportunities to advance and grow your career/li/ulpIf working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then youll appreciate being a part of our team. Weve built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!/ppWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer/ppEEO/AA/M/F/DV/p/div