Music Therapist - Memory Care and Transitional Care

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 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