Dementia Trainer & Coach Full-time, 40 hours per week

Company Overview:

The Dementia Institute improves dementia well-being by providing training and care navigation for care partners, and certification for professionals.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The Dementia Trainer & Coach primarily teaches dementia classes, facilitates dementia simulations and support groups, and coaches professional care partners after they have been trained.

What will you do:

Education Delivery:

Study and continuously improve the methods by which curriculum is delivered to adult learners, including formal & informal care partners, addressing different learning styles, etc.

Assess Education Needs:

Assess and address gaps in the competencies and behaviors of family and professional care partners. In partnership with an organization's leadership, coach professional staff for improvement.

Dementia Resource:

Serve as an organization and community resource for best practice standards in dementia care.

Skills to be successful:

Active Listening:

Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate.

Speaking:

Talk to others to convey information effectively.

Writing:

Communicate effectively in writing.

Learning Strategies:

Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.

Active Learning:

Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Social Perceptiveness:

Be aware of own and others' nonverbals to optimize communication.

Job Qualifications:

College degree in health, education, or social work preferred. Three years of healthcare experience required, preferably in senior living and training Relevant Michigan licensure and certification preferred. Proficiency with electronic medical records, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Certifications:

Successful completion of at least one dementia certification within six months of hire.