Memory Care & TCU Music Therapist

Overview

This is an exciting time to join Catholic Eldercare!  We are seeking a Music Therapist for our Memory Care and Transitional Care Unit at our Skilled Nursing Facility. We have a great Therapeutic Recreation Team and as we grow our community with new residents, we want to provide holistic engagement opportunities for them.

 

At Catholic Eldercare, we offer a range of benefits including educational scholarship opportunities, health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, retirement savings and great work/life balance. 

EEO/AA

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized music therapy services to meet physical, emotional, cognitive, psychosocial and spiritual needs of residents living on memory care floor.
• Creates, develops and leads a variety of large and small groups based on resident interests.
• Works with local University music therapy programs to supervise practicum students as part of professional development
• Participates in the planning and facilitation of monthly activities calendars on Memory care unit in collaboration with activity coordinators.
• Assists TR department with parties other in-house events.
• Maintains accurate documentation of services provided and other necessary information in resident charts
• Good communication skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to work environment as needed.
• Compassion and caring attitude needed for elders that may have a variety of emotional, physical, cultural and dementia related needs.
• Provides updates to Memory Care TR coordinator for weekly Care Conferences as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Completes MDS Assessments, Care Plans, and Progress notes for TCU guests
• Plans and facilitates 1:1s and small groups for TCU guests to meet their needs during their stay.
• Determines supplies and equipment needs and notifies Director or purchases per Director approval.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of activity room and storage areas.
• Follows all company policies and procedures and complies with all required training; complies with all state, federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Must be able to push a wheelchair, walk, sit and stand throughout the day.
• Ability to work with staff, family, volunteers and vendors in a professional manner.
• Work as a team member and adapt to changes in work assignments to meet resident and/or staffing needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or its equivalence.  
• Completion and passing (or eligibility) of National Certification Exam (CBMT) credentials of MT-BC Music Therapy Board Certified required.
• Experience in a long-term care environment with adults 62+, preferred
• Proficiency in Guitar, Piano & voice