Dementia Trainer & Coach

Company Overview:

The Dementia Institute improves dementia well-being by providing training, care navigation, and resources 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 a 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.

Job Qualifications: 

• College degree in health, education, or social work preferred.
• Three years of healthcare and/or educational experience required, preferably in senior living.
• 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.