Memory Care Engagement Specialist

Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vernon Rehabilitation and HCC on our Memory Care Unit is seeking a dedicated staff member for Monday and every other weekend shifts, 9am–5pm. Experience with residents in a nursing home with dementia/Alzheimer's is required.

TRD certificate preferred but not required. Therapeutic Recreation Staff will assist with implementing a program to improve quality of life, under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Memory Care environment is required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; familiarity with office equipment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts group activities to motivate residents and improve quality of life.
• Works at residents' bedside with designed activities.
• Conducts one-on-one activities and sensory stimulation for less participative residents.
• Documents resident participation and progress.
• Assists with supply inventory, planning purchases, and organizing activities.
• Assists with transportation of residents to program areas.
• Assists with resident supervision during outings.
• Assists with writing, typing, and assembling the monthly newsletter.
• Documents in resident care plan and participates in care conferences; completes notes and MDS timely.
• Participates in family-attended Care Plan conferences as requested.
• Implements programs and supports progress with activities of daily living and restorative activities.

Skills

Memory Care experience

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vernon Rehabilitation and HCC on our Memory Care Unit is seeking a dedicated staff member for Monday and every other weekend shifts, 9am–5pm. Experience with residents in a nursing home with dementia/Alzheimer's is required.

TRD certificate preferred but not required. Therapeutic Recreation Staff will assist with implementing a program to improve quality of life, under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Services.