Dementia Care Specialist- GUIDE Dementia Support Program- Days
Core
Implement the VCUHS GUIDE Program to provide comprehensive, coordinated dementia care, care planning, and transitional care support for patients and caregivers, enabling them to remain in their homes and communities.
Role type
Dementia Care Practitioner / Case Manager
Builds
Care plans, community-based support services, and transitional care pathways for dementia patients and their families.
Domain
Healthcare / Gerontology / Dementia Care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Dementia care coordination, care plan development, community outreach, patient screening and triage, referral management, health education, data collection and entry, EMR/EHR proficiency, gerontology knowledge, Alzheimer's disease expertise
Preferred skills
Certified Dementia Practitioner certification, Health Coaching certification, Health Education certification, REDCap proficiency, academic medical environment experience, grant/research implementation experience
Technologies
EMR, EHR, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Calendar, Google Drive, REDCap
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments and create care plans for patients and caregivers; perform community-based and home visit assessments; provide dementia disease-related training and health coaching; conduct presentations and outreach to the community; manage referrals from clinics; monitor patient progress and provide emotional/social support; evaluate and assess the GUIDE Program.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC