Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
Location
City of Rochester, New York
Salary
$24 / HOUR
The Dementia Care Navigator provides integrated care and consultation to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers. Responsibilities include conducting safety assessments, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating clinical and community support services.
Requires a degree in Social Work or a related field, or two years of relevant experience in care coordination or dementia care. A valid New York State Driver's License and reliable transportation are mandatory due to extensive travel requirements.
We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.
Part-Time Employment - 22.5 hours per week during regular business hours (8am-5pm) Starting Pay Rate: $23.50 hourly
The Dementia Care Navigator will provide comprehensive and integrated care with the goals of improving the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers and enabling the person with dementia to remain in the home and community.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Social Work or related field; or 2 years of relevant experience providing care coordination or working with people living with dementia in another capacity. Initial and annual dementia care navigator training is required and will be provided at a minimum of 20 hours to include, but not limited to, 10 hours of didactic instruction and 10 hours of experiential training. Detail-oriented and thorough: the ability to independently manage the details of work and complete tasks thoroughly. A dedicated, energetic, and passionate individual with a strong work ethic and desire to grow professionally. Able to identify and implement best practices to enhance quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Ability to organize your day and work independently as well as be flexible and work in a team environment. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge and experience with Alzheimer’s and other dementias; keep informed of the latest developments, progress and research updates in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Ability to work with people living with dementia and their caregivers with empathy and professionalism. Valid New York State Driver’s License required. Reliable transportation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performing duties of this job require occasional walking and standing in and around the residences and community. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires extensive travel.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The essential job duties may be performed indoors or outdoors, in and around residences and common areas.
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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