Location: Bethlehem,PA, USA
Pay starts at $26 - $28/hour, based on experience.
Country Meadows is one of the three senior living communities in the US that is recognized by Volunteers of America for our Validation Technique and certification. As the Dementia Care Manager for our memory support Alzheimer's and Dementia neighborhood, you will plan, implement and oversee the memory care program in accordance with company guidelines.
Full-time 8:00am to 4:00pm with weekend and Holiday coverage required
Our investment in you:
* Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
* Length of service bonus awards
* PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow
* Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
* Excellent vision and dental
* 401(k) retirement plan with company match
* Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
* Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
* Supplemental life insurance
* Company-paid short-term disability
* Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
* Family and medical leave
* Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
* Wellness reimbursement incentives
* $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert
Our support for you:
* Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
* Direct access to your supervisory team
* Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
* On-the-job training and continuing education
* Employee assistance program for you and your family
* Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
* Helping Hand interest-free loans
Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.
Dementia Care Manager Responsibilities:
* Supervises all memory care co-workers to ensure their success in support of resident well-being.
* Maintains staffing schedules to meet the needs of the neighborhood.
* Utilizes Validation-based approaches to care when working with residents who exhibit challenging behaviors and models and teaches those approaches to co-workers.
* Builds family relationships and educates and counsels family members on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
* Participates in recruiting, interviewing and selecting neighborhood personnel; reacts in a timely fashion to ensure continuous full staffing.
* Addresses staff development needs by presenting and participating in education programs in healthcare programs, including initial training of new co-workers and assistance with formal Program training plan.
Dementia Care Manager Requirements:
* Prior experience in small group socialization and programming preferred.
* Prior experience in assisted living, long term care, skilled nursing facility or similar environment.
* Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers in an environment with adults.
* College degree in Recreation Therapy / Human or Social Services / Geriatrics and / or two (2) years of equivalent work experience in field.
* Willing to complete Validation training to level of Certified Group Worker.
* Ability to complete and maintain certification in CPR.
* Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
About Country Meadows:
We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.
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