Memory Care Shine Activity Coordinator Job Listing at Discovery Management Group in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 1041278)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

 This position is responsible for supporting, program development, and implementation within the Memory Care Program.  Responsible for providing physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities. 

• Partners with the Celebrations Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities. 

• Partners with the Celebrations Director in compiling, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents                                         

• Designs and upkeep the MC community with pictures/shadow boxes & decorations. 
• Create the calendar each month along with a newsletter and post it. 
• Communicates with resident's families verbally/text & with pictures about the resident's preferences/needs/parties & activities.
• Make sure story paper is completed by the family and stored where staff can use it when needed.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Collaborates with dining services to ensure that the residents' individualized dining needs and preferences are met. Make menus for each day and participate in dining experience.
• Reports any resident changes in condition to MCD, DHW, and ED. 
• Ensures that any pertinent information from the Daily Log is communicated to MCD/DHW/ED and Team as appropriate.  
• Collaborates with the leadership team (MCD) as to the development of specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or related Dementia.
• Serves as the family point of contact for the residents of the Memory Care Program.
• Collaborates with the leadership team (MCD) to maintain the operations of the program within state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by MCD. 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:  

•  One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

•  Language Ability: 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Cognitive Demands: 
• Ability to apply common sense of understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.   
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: 
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet. Ability to use client tracking and design software.  
• Competencies: 
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.  
• Interacts with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.  
• Supports organization's goals and values.  
• Balances team and individual responsibilities. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities. 
• Ability to delegate assignments. 
• I am competent in organizational and time management skills. 
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule. 

 ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY 

•  Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting 
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors 
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual 
• Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress. 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and walk. The Team Member is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance of a second employee.  Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair).  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.