CRISTA JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Dementia/Memory Care Program Activity Coord. JOB #: 029MEM MINISTRY: Senior Living Courtyard DEPT: Residential / AL REPORTS TO: Memory Care Manager SUPERVISES: None PROPOSED FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT: NONEXEMPT: X (HR TO DETERMINE) Access to PHI: Level 2 May access minimum necessary PHI GENERAL SUMMARY: The primary function of the Dementia Activity Coordinator is to develop, implement and maintain a program of activities for the dementia residents through fostering an environment of social, mental, physical and spiritual wholeness. This position is an integral part of the senior community mission of providing joy and purpose to the lives of our residents. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: (Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies; May not include all duties of this job) Job Duties 1. Program: Specialized dementia training. Facilitate resident programs and activities with a special focus on dementia care/memory support. Effectively communicate and interact with adults in the early to mid-stages of dementia. Listen for new ideas or concerns of residents and their families. Provide program support by using verbal and pictorial promotional materials. Maintain a balanced activity program designed to provide mental, spiritual, social, and physical opportunities for residents. Supervise and coordinate staff and volunteers who provide leadership and support for our programs and activities. Provide information and education on subjects of special interest to our senior residents and their families, such as Alzheimer s nutrition, eercise, insurance, voting, driving, transportation, volunteering, etc. Encourage and coordinate activities and programs which help bring resident community together. Communicate monthly, weekly activity schedule via posted calendars including electronic. Collaborate with Nurses, Caregivers and activity staff to maimize resident participation in the program. Assist in evaluating new residents who may benefit from specialized programming. Participate in programs and trips from time to time in order to develop rapport with residents and to evaluate the quality of the activity. 2. Administrative and Financial:
Page 2 Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies in order to implement or maintain programs. Attend administrative, staff and resident meetings as assigned. Evaluate and provide input to the Administrator regarding program needs and prepare an annual budget to support scheduled events. 3. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, residents and families. 4. Perform other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Eperience) 1. Christian Commitment: Must have and maintain a strong personal faith in Christ. 2. Education: Associate degree in Education, geriatrics or healthcare from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. An Activities Certification or equivalent working eperience on a year-for-year basis can be substituted. 3. Eperience: Previous eperience working or volunteering with older adults. Eperience working with residents with Alzheimer s or dementia. 4. Licensure/Certification: 5. Software and Equipment Used: Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Ecel and Publisher. 6 Other Considerations: Enjoy working with seniors. Good interpersonal skills. Ecellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level. Ability to find solutions to resident problems/concerns. Ability to work in an environment with constant interruptions. Fleible work hours; some evenings or weekend hours are required to support marketing events and maintain census goals. Display ecellent organizational skills. Follow schedules effectively and publicize events well in advance. Maintain good listening skills with a positive Christian attitude concerning life. Ability to be diplomatic, tactful, and courteous when dealing with residents and others. Ability to use digital camera and post pictures for resident boards. Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, residents and families. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Page 3 (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Eperience) 1. Education: Completed Dementia and Mental Health training as required by DSHS under Boarding Home Training Requirements. 2. Eperience: Activities with seniors. 3. Licensure/Certification: Dementia Care Certification, current Food Handlers Permit, current CPR and First Aid card. 4. Software and Equipment Used: Proficient user of Outlook and PowerPoint. 5. Other Considerations: This job description reflects CRISTA Ministries and the employee s best effort to describe the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job described. It is not an ehaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is not intended to eclude an opportunity for modifications due to business demands or providing reasonable accommodation. This job description is not intended to be a contract. Signatures below indicate supervisor and employee have read this job description and concur with the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job as listed. Employee Review: (Please read the paragraph above before signing.) Supervisor Review: (Please read the paragraph above before signing.) Date: Date:
Page 4 THIS JOB REQUIRES: N = NEVER R = RARELY O = OCCASIONALLY F = FREQUENTLY C = CONTINUALLY JOB ANALYSIS (Not Present) (Less than 1% of workday) (2-33% of workday) (34-66% of workday) (67-100% of workday) PHYSICAL DEMANDS N R O F C 1. LIFTING/CARRYING: (Raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling. Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or shoulders) 1-5 lbs. 6-10 lbs. 11 20 lbs. 21 25 lbs. 26-35 lbs. 36-50 lbs. 50+ lbs. 2. PUSHING/PULLING To eert force on or against an object in order to move it away. To draw towards oneself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position. Body part(s) used (check all that apply): Arm/hand Leg/foot Right/left/ Both Whole body PHYSICAL DEMANDS N R O F C 3. SITTING: (Remaining in the normal seated position) 4. STANDING: (Remaining on one s feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about) 5. WALKING: (Moving about on foot) 6. STOOPING / BENDING: (Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower back and muscles) 7. KNEELING / SQUATTING: (Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees). 8. CROUCHING: (Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine) 9. TWISTING / TURNING: (Rotating the torso. This includes turning of neck, upper and lower back and hips). 10. CRAWLING: (Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet).
Page 5 PHYSICAL DEMANDS (continued) N R O F C 11. REACHING: (Etending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction). 12. CLIMBING: (Ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using hand and feet). 13. BALANCING: (Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. 14. HANDLING: (Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the etent that they are an etension of the hand, e.g., to turn a switch). 15. FINGERING: (Picking, pinching, touching, feeling, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling). COGNITIVE/SENSITIVE 1. TALKING: (Epressing or echanging ideas by means of spoken word). 2. HEARING: (Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear). 3. SEEING: (check all that apply) Near Acuity 20 inches Depth Perception Accommod ation Far Acuity > 20 ft. Field of Vision (degrees) Color Vision OTHER: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION FACTORS, DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES: (Nature, quantity, duration) 1. Working Inside: % 80-90 2. Working Outside: % 10-20 3. Check all that apply and eplain below: Etreme Cold Etreme Heat Wet and/or Humid Noise Intensity Vibration Atmospheric Conditions Electrical Shock Work in High Eposed Places Radiation (-ray) Eplosives Toic or Caustic Chemicals Proimity to Moving Mechanical Parts Eplanation: This description represents the requirements of the stated job based on discussions between the incumbent and supervisor. On occasion, practicality and feasibility prevent the direct observation and/or gathering of objective, quantifiable data. For this reason, a "best estimate" may have been used. Employee Review: Date: (sign and print name) Supervisor Review: Date: (sign and print name)