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Company:  Atria Senior Living
Job Code:  11455-63379
Categories:  Assisted Living (ALF)
Job Role:  Other
Job Type:  Full Time
Region/Province:  Massachusetts (MA)
City:  North Quincy
Job Description:  Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Atria Senior Living Group is one of the nation’s largest providers of senior-living services. With more than 120 retirement and assisted living communities in 27 states, Atria is committed to providing quality care for seniors in an environment that promotes dignity and independence.

Employing approximately 8,500 employees nationwide we are home to more than 14,000 seniors across the country.  From coast to coast, Atria communities provide a lifestyle where seniors are able to remain as independent and active as possible, offering customized levels of assisted living services to accommodate seniors' needs.

Atria’s mission is to provide exceptional service for their residents; growth, development and rewards for their employees; and viability for the long term for the company. “We strive to enhance lives and exceed expectations every day.”  For additional information about Atria, including specifics about our communities, please refer to the Support Center website at www.atriaseniorliving.com. Responsibilities We are currently seeking an experienced Life Guidance Director to join our team at Atria Marina Place located in North Quincy, MA. The primary job function of the Life Guidance Director is to manage our dementia program and oversee care for residents in our Dementia unit.

Scope of Responsibilities Include:
- Assessments of existing and potential residents
- Develop care plans and educate family members on the components of our program
- Help our new residents to assimilate into our program and work with our existing residents on an ongoing basis while communicating regularly with their family members Qualifications Requirements Include:
- A degree in a related (social services, behavioral health, therapeutic recreation, nursing) field preferred.
- Two to four years experience in caring for people with dementia.
- Experience developing and facilitating activity programs as a manager with a specialized dementia program is preferred.
- Knowledgeable about the disease process, the changes associated with dementia illness, how changes affect the individual's ability to function and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident's abilities.
- Staff management and supervisory experience
- Budget experience
- Excellent people skills, able to maintain positive relationships with residents, families and physicians
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- LPN or LSW a plus. Benefits Atria offers a competitive salary and benefit package including 401k and tuition reimbursement.
Post Date:  03/17/2010
 

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