Dementia Program Assistant

The Villages, FL

Part Time

Varied locations throughout The Villages Health

Experienced

About The Villages Health

The Villages Health is a patient-centered primary care driven, multi-specialty medical group with over 700 team members. Our unique care model gives us both the time and resources to truly care for our patients, along with a company culture that supports a healthy work-life balance for our team members. Our purpose, mission and vision is to empower Villagers and the surrounding communities to live out their dreams by keeping them healthy and healing them quickly. Together, we are changing the way healthcare is delivered and are making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. In doing so, The Villages Health is creating America’s Healthiest Hometown.

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Friday, December 20th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Lake Deaton Care Center (779 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL 32163) – RSVPs are encouraged through Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3YWMqkx

Responsibilities:

Promote caregiver and patient support and education through the provision of dementia support groups, community resources and individual visits.

In coordination with the Dementia Care Specialist, provide high quality programming to new and existing patients and families living with dementia.
Ensure high quality Brain Gym program delivery and individual interaction with patients with dementia.
Participate in family conferences alongside Dementia Care Specialist and primary care medical teams, as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality.
Update Dementia Care Specialist with patient progress notes.
Act as a promoter and resource to patients, providers, staff and community on health education and wellness topics and services.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

No education requirement.
Experience working with individuals with dementia and their families preferred but will train.
Ability to develop and co-facilitate hour-long physical and mental Brain Gym program for patients with dementia.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to quickly learn any specific departmental software that may be required.
Must be extremely organized and flexible to adjust to multiple task requests and changing priorities.
Proven experience as a self-starter.
Recognized experience in dementia education.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
High level of emotional intelligence
Setting, defining, assigning, monitoring and evaluating outcomes of tasks and goals.
Skill in problem solving
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to flex communication style based on audience
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities
Ability to project positive and professional image
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and schedules.
Ability to establish and develop effective working relationships

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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