ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assures appropriate individualized care planning for residents on the Dementia / Special Care Unit (SCU)
• Provides input/contribution to other multidisciplinary care plans for the residents on the Dementia / SCU
• Monitors the residents’ behaviors on a daily basis
• Implements behavior interventions with residents as needed
• Assists other staff with appropriate behavior interventions i.e., making suggestions on approach,coaching staff on implementing interventions, observes staff and resident interactions.
• Coordinates Dementia / SCU activities with other departments as necessary
• Provides small group and/or individual activities to meet the resident’s needs and prevent behaviorbased on distributions on the Dementia / SCU
• Completes as needed and in coordination with social services, resident’s assessments related to psychosocial needs
• Meets with and works with resident’s facility or responsible party to enhance functioning of residents in the Dementia / SCU
• Provides in-service to other staff on the Dementia / SCU as needed.
• Maintains a progress note on the resident’s medical chart on a timely basis and, at least quarterly, completes a progressive assessment note.
• Reassesses residents as needed, and every 30, 60, 90 days thereafter, alter care plans and/or initiate transfer or discharge from the Dementia / SCU
• Provides input/contribution to other multidisciplinary care plans for the residents on the Dementia / SCU
• Other duties assigned by Administrator

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental factors specific to residents with Alzheimer’s and related Dementias
• Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the facility
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Responds to the needs of the facility, residents, and families in a timely and appropriate manner
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning
• Interacts with resident and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in nonjudgmental, supportive and calm manner
• Maintains confidentiality and discusses confidential information in appropriate areas only
• Addresses residents in a respectful manner and knocks before entering residents’ rooms
• Knowledgeable of residents’ rights and responsibilities

Requirements:

Licensed Social Worker or Nurse (RN / LPN)

Certification in Dementia Care