Dementia Program Director

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid L

401K, Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay Program

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

PowerBack Rehabilitation in Milford, DE is seeking a Dementia Program Director to oversee the Memory Care unit. You will lead the Dementia Program, coordinate activities, and work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care and engagement.

The role requires a health care background with dementia experience, supervisory experience, and eligibility for licensure. You will manage admissions/discharges and monitor the unit budget while advocating for residents and their

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years direct dementia care experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience in healthcare.
• State licensure in respective discipline recommended.
• Must meet state requirements for concurrent responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dementia Program and coordinate patient/resident activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure quality care.
• Assess patients and develop programming to maximize satisfaction and self-esteem.
• Perform quality improvement evaluations and report issues to the team.
• Create daily and monthly activity calendars for the unit and implement them.
• Advocate for patients/families and educate/support families.

Skills

Dementia care

Supervisory experience

Program development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• The Memory Care Director, titled Dementia Program Director within Company, administers a Dementia Program that therapeutically encompasses patients/residents' physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual needs.
• Member of the of nursing center interdisciplinary team and as such participates in staff meetings to ensure coordination of quality patient/resident care.
• Assess each patient/resident and develop programming that maximizes the customer's abilities and provides contentment, enjoyment, and positive self-esteem.
• Perform ongoing quality improvement evaluations that include quality indicators for the environment, documentation, team functioning, and all aspects of quality care provision as well as reporting identified issues back to the team for resolution.
• Develop daily and monthly activity calendar for the unit that includes both small and large group activities and participates in their implementation.
• Advocate for patients/residents and their families and provides direct services to families through communication, education, and support.
• Manage all patient/resident admissions and discharges from the unit.
• Oversee the financial performance of the Dementia Program unit by developing and monitoring budget.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or other related field preferred.
• Three years of direct experience (in respective discipline) with dementia/patients who have dementia, and/or their families and caregivers, or approval by the Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director.
• Two years of supervisory experience in an appropriate health care setting, or approval by the Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director.
• Recommended state licensure in respective discipline is required.
• Must meet state requirements for concurrent job responsibilities, if applicable.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.