Dementia Care Assistant I - School of Nursing Integrated Memory Care

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University's School of Nursing is seeking a Dementia Care Assistant I to join Integrated 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 University's School of Nursing. The Community program provides a service at assisted living communities where IMC patients reside. The Dementia Care Assistant will work 1:1 with people living with dementia at the person's assisted living community. DCAs will receive a panel of participants and then develop tailored, individualized activities based upon the participant's 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults desired but not required.
Prior experience working with people living with dementia is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implements recommended strategies and activities outlined by the occupational therapist's plan within the participant's 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 Program's clinical staff.
Attends and actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings in order to obtain and share information, advance the patient's 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.