Dementia Program Director

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Dementia Program Director to lead the memory care unit, coordinating patient care and developing engaging activities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality services and support for residents and their families. The role requires experience in dementia care and supervisory responsibilities, with a focus on program development, budget oversight, and compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of direct dementia care experience or approval by Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director
• Two years of supervisory experience in a health care setting
• Recommended state licensure in respective discipline
• Must meet state requirements for concurrent job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Member of the nursing center interdisciplinary team and participates in staff meetings to coordinate care
• Assess patients/residents and develop programming to maximize abilities and provide contentment
• Perform quality improvement evaluations including environment, documentation, and team functioning
• Develop daily and monthly activity calendar for the unit
• Advocate for patients/residents and engage families through communication and support
• Manage admissions and discharges from the unit
• Oversee budget and financial performance of the Dementia Program unit

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Dementia care understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or 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 $62,400.00 - USD $76,920.00 /Hr.