Dementia Care Activities Programs Lead

Socket.dev; Warrenton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Activities Coordinator in Warrenton, OR to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate activity programs for residents with dementia. This role trains staff to engage residents in meaningful activities and coordinates with families to document life stories.

The position requires experience in social/recreational programs and long-term care, with flexibility to meet resident needs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years.
• Two years experience in long term care.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in serving a population with dementia and related behaviors.
• Ability to organize, prioritize events and motivate and supervise individuals.
• Must obtain/maintain valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
• Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies and persons.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates good faith effort to support, maintain, and improve the overall well-being of residents and a positive work environment for employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge, interest, and skills in the provision of care for persons with dementia.
• Assesses each resident’s abilities and disabilities, likes and dislikes, preferences, past habits and experiences to evaluate appropriate activities for the resident.
• Communicates individual resident activity interests, preferences, potential and activity possibilities to all staff and volunteers.
• Works with family/interested others to develop a visual and written life-story for each resident within seven days of admission.
• Provides on-going training for staff on ways to engage residents in appropriate, useful and meaningful activities.
• Ensures a program of both individual and group activities based on the needs, interests and abilities of the resident(s).
• Communicates and promotes staff communications of activity offerings to residents through monthly calendar, daily postings, announcements, etc.
• Works effectively with other staff and secures their support for activities.
• Provides for seasonal art/decorations to support recognition of environment and holidays.
• Recruit, orientates, and supervises the volunteer program.
• Identifies and purchases items needed for activities.
• Works with Administrator to provide support for family members and responsible parties through group interaction and educational opportunities.
• Assist in the development of the department budget and monitor expenditures to control expenses.
• Recruit and coordinate community groups in an organized, safe, and reciprocally beneficial experience for visiting groups and residents.

Skills

Dementia care support

Group activity planning

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Activities Coordinator in Warrenton, OR to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate activity programs for residents with dementia. This role trains staff to engage residents in meaningful activities and coordinates with families to document life stories.

The position requires experience in social/recreational programs and long-term care, with flexibility to meet resident needs and regulatory standards.