Dementia Care Assistant I

Emory Universitys School of Nursing is seeking a Dementia Care Assistant I to joinIntegrated Memory Care a nationally-recognized primary care clinic for people living with dementia. The IMC Community program is a partnership between Emory Healthcare and Emory Universitys School of Nursing. The Community program provides a service at assisted living communities where IMC patients reside.

Please note this role is not a nursing position.

The Dementia Care Assistant will work 1:1 with people living with dementia at the persons assisted living community. DCAs will receive a panel of participants and then develop tailored individualized activities based upon the participants interest and abilities. We are seeking an individual who can work effectively in a high-functioning interdisciplinary team provide creative 1:1 engagement and document the encounters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements recommended strategies and activities outlined by the occupational therapists plan within the participants home or senior living community.
• Documents activities completed with the patient during one-on-one encounters in a way that supports the time spent.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and computer documentation.
• Gathers information from senior living community staff regarding any changes with the participant.
• Communicates any changes with participant to Community Programs clinical staff.
• Attends and actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings in order to obtain and share information advance the patients plan of care identify and take action to resolve barriers and to coordinate safe and appropriate transitions to higher levels of care at the appropriate time.
• Respects the confidentiality of all participant information and conforms to clinic/departmental policies on the handling and disclosure of patient information.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and performs as a self-starter in daily activities.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to nurture teambuilding and growth in establishing and maintaining a cooperative relationship with professionals providers patients family members and community agency representatives.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking guidance in areas of question by consulting supervisor and colleagues as necessary.
• Appropriately escalates concerns.
• Acts in a professional caring customer service focused manner in all interactions with patients families peers medical team members and community agency representatives.
• Supports and participates in multidisciplinary patient/family education and care planning with the entire team.
• In collaboration with supervisor pursues professional development opportunities.
• Completes additional assignments/projects as directed by the department leaders.
• Participate in daily huddles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.