Dementia Village Student Home Assistant

Agrace • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Agrace is hiring Student Home Assistants for its Dementia Village, a Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) setting 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, and daily routines and activities while contributing to a homelike environment.

The program requires a commitment of at least 24 hours per week for a one-year term from August 2027 to August 2028. Shifts are flexible and scheduled around students’ classes. The opportunity includes on-site housing and hands-on experience intended to help students learn about disease progression and models of care while pursuing a healthcare career.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an 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.

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.
• Help residents with toileting and incontinence care, eating and drinking, and scheduled showering and dressing.
• Distribute medications 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 in accordance with facility policy and resident care plans.
• Perform daily housekeeping and laundry.
• Socialize and engage with 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED