Memory Care Specialist

Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark•Amherst, NY

44d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Provides therapeutic and social programming to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities with assistance from the Director of Memory Care. Responsible for input and completion of daily memory care calendar, resident participation reviews, daily attendance forms, monthly progress reports and assistance with meal service, as requested.

Requirements

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

Responsible for responding immediately to residents' needs and requests.
Assists residents with therapeutic and social activities/situations that are designed to appeal to residents’ interests and enhance the resident’s highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Assists with meal service as needed, feeding assistance (if applicable) after completion of training.
Assists with providing appropriate mental stimulation for residents
Notifies Licensed Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs
Maintains facility standards for resident care by
Ability to read and understand task assignments, and to report verbally and record care in writing
Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents
Demeanor always respectful of residents' rights and wishes
Ability to cooperate with others and to follow directions
Attends employee council meetings, departmental meetings and required or preferred in-service training and offers constructive suggestions when able.
Generates and develops ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents, and visitors of this organization.
Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this organization.
Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards staff, residents, and visitors.
Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.