Caregiver Educator - Dementia Care
Acclaim Health•Burlington, ON
•CA$52,475 - CA$55,592•Hybrid
About The Position
As a member of the Adult Day and Caregiver Support team, the Caregiver Educator is responsible for providing education and support to caregivers of persons living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related disorder. This is a temporary full-time position where the incumbent will work Monday to Friday 8:30am– 5:00pm for a period of one (1) year. The individual must have a flexible schedule to include evening work. The individual will be supporting caregivers who work at our Burlington Adult Day program as well as the Burlington and Halton Hills Communities.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree, Health/Social Science discipline or equivalent
- Valid Ontario driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance per Acclaim Health policy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience working with individuals and caregivers dealing with dementia in a community environment is preferred
- Well-developed knowledge of dementia.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in facilitating and presenting to groups.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Responsibilities
- Educates caregivers, Acclaim Health staff, students, and volunteers on all aspects of disease management.
- Provides individual and group support to caregivers on progression of illness and the day to day management of illness.
- Contributes to newsletters for caregiver and staff.
- Conducts home/community visits for support and education to caregivers.
- Develops, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates caregiver support groups throughout Halton.
- Plans and facilitates the Dementia Information Series and Discussion Series for caregivers, ensuring caregivers receive accurate information.
- Develops, coordinates, facilitates and evaluates other educational and support initiatives to meet the needs of caregivers in Halton Region.
- Plans and facilitates caregiver social and wellness events.
- Coordinates the annual printing of the Halton Dementia Guide.
- Supports and evaluate volunteers on an ongoing basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
