Dementia Village Student Home Assistant

Agrace • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Agrace is hiring Student Home Assistants for its Dementia Village, a Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) modeled after the Hogeweyk Dementia Village in the Netherlands. The role provides direct care, supervision, and support to residents, with an emphasis on person-centered care, dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement. Assistants help residents with activities of daily living, household tasks, daily routines, and activities that contribute to a homelike environment. The program offers hands-on experience with disease progression and progressive care models while students work and study. The commitment is at least 24 hours each week for a one-year term from August 2027 through August 2028, with flexible shifts scheduled around classes. The opportunity includes on-site housing.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Enrollment in an accredited health program.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA and good academic standing.
• Proof of enrollment, class schedule, and transcripts.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to adhere to DHS83 regulations and training requirements.
• Commitment of at least 24 hours each week for a one-year term from August 2027 through August 2028.

Nice To Haves

• Previous caregiving, homemaking, or personal care work experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review resident care plans and plan the day according to the assigned household.
• Assist residents with ambulation, mobility, and transfers between sitting and standing.
• Assist residents with toileting and incontinence care.
• Assist residents with eating and drinking as needed.
• Assist residents with showering and dressing when scheduled.
• Distribute medications as delegated by the dementia village registered nurse in compliance with DHS83 regulations, and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to nursing or supervisory staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to facility policy and resident care plans.
• Perform daily housekeeping and laundry.
• Socialize and engage residents through games, looking at photos, reading, and other activities.
• Set up and offer activities and encourage residents to participate in scheduled dementia village club activities.
• Assist residents with grocery shopping.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation while encouraging resident participation, socialization, autonomy, and purpose.
• Support residents in living as normal a life as possible despite a dementia diagnosis.
• Report unusual incidents to the neighborhood leader.
• Complete mandatory education requirements.
• Greet internal and external customers in a timely and friendly manner.
• Participate in monthly drills.

Benefits

• Free on-site housing with a private room and bath, utilities, internet, parking, and laundry.
• $100 per week food stipend.
• Hands-on training.
• Flexible shifts scheduled around classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED