At Danbury, you don't just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That's the Danbury Difference
Benefits for full time employees:
Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D
Medical, Dental, Vision, Additional Voluntary Life, Additional Voluntary AD&D
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Danbury Employees are not mandated to have the COVID-19 vaccine.
As a member of the community leadership team, this person must have business experience to direct and manage the overall administrative activities: reception and secretarial, recordkeeping, and human resources at the community level to assure that proper administrative procedures are maintained. The office manager interacts with residents and their sponsors in financial matters as well.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan and coordinate a therapeutic program which meets spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the resident
Asses resident characteristics (ie, stages, sex, ethnic background, prior lifestyles, cognitive and functional abilities) and in conjunction with other departments, plans and organizes program content
Monitor daily functioning of the neighborhood to ensure continuity of, and appropriate changes in the program
Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting in service training and education of care to all staff regarding memory care programs/activities working alongside the Director of Nursing and Life Enrichment Director.
Establish and maintain a sense of teamwork through effective communications, interaction, and team meetings. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships; inform and consult with staff regarding program and integrate with other services
Participate in support groups at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director
Assess the educational needs of staff regarding program and dementia-specific knowledge and works with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure appropriate education is provided
Market the program through involvement in community organizations and participates in the local Alzheimer's and like associations
Maintain accurate and timely documentation that complies with state regulations and community policy
Work with management to develop and maintain written program objectives and procedures for implementation; method of evaluation
Serve as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia resident
In coordination with the nursing department and Director of Life Enrichment, perform a pre-admission assessment for each potential resident
Assist with the resident's admission to ensure a smooth transition
Assist with the adjustment of the resident and family to the community; contacts weekly for the first month post-admission
Keep abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and makes referrals as appropriate to facilitate the resident's use of resources, and to promote the resident's increase level of social functioning
Assist residents in the maintenance and adequate supply of personal clothing and other personal items
Refer the resident/resident's sponsor internal and external services that are available to the Director of Life Enrichment
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Must be an LPN
Experience with Alzheimer's and other dementia individuals
Two years of previous experience in programming: including but not limited to: POC (plan of care programs, scheduling staff, coordinating meeting with POAs and families, planning activities and working with dementia residents in an assisted living environment
Background in nursing/proving one on one care for seniors
Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
If you have a positive outlook and would like to work on a great team then we want to hear from you!
Danbury Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job-related handicap or disability.
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