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Dementia Care Assistant I
Emory University. Work 1:1 with people living with dementia at their assisted living community .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement individualized activities for individuals living with dementia while maintaining confidentiality and effective communication with clinical staff and families. Capable of performing physical tasks and completing necessary documentation in a senior living environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Experience Working With Dementia PatientsIndividualized Activity DevelopmentComputer Documentation SkillsInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationConfidentiality Maintenance
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Hard Skills
Activity DevelopmentDocumentationPhysical AssistancePatient EducationCare Planning
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingCooperationProfessional Development
Industry Keywords
Assisted LivingDementia CareSenior LivingInterdisciplinary TeamGeorgia Residency
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work 1:1 with people living with dementia at their assisted living community
- Develop tailored, individualized activities based on participants' interests and abilities
- Implement strategies and activities outlined by the occupational therapist's plan
- Document activities completed during one-on-one encounters
- Complete necessary paperwork and computer documentation
- Gather participant updates from senior living community staff
- Communicate participant changes to clinical staff
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, daily huddles, patient/family education, care planning, and safe transitions of care
- Maintain confidentiality and follow clinic and departmental policies
- Build cooperative relationships with professionals, providers, patients, families, and community agencies
- Escalate concerns appropriately and seek guidance when necessary
- Pursue professional development opportunities with the supervisor
- Complete additional assignments and projects as directed
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of related experience
- Experience working with older adults desired but not required
- Prior experience working with people living with dementia preferred but not required
- Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
- Residency in the state of Georgia required
- Ability to perform physical requirements including frequent standing and walking, close eye work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and carrying objects up to 25 lbs
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of participant information
- Ability to complete computer documentation and paperwork
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to work from home regularly
- Flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
- Professional development opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employment