Overview
Dementia Resource Consultant Jobs in Guelph – Ontario at Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Title: Dementia Resource Consultant
Company: Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Location: Guelph – Ontario
Category: Healthcare, Social Work
The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the
quality of life
for Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We support people living with dementia to “Live Their Best Day”. The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) offers a variety of services including individual and family counselling, support groups, educational workshops, social/therapeutic programming, and referral services to other supports in their communities.
The Dementia Resource Consultant serves as the initial point of contact for hospital staff and potential clients of the ASWW (persons living with dementia and/or care partners) in the Emergency Department (ED) of Guelph General Hospital (GGH). The Dementia Resource Consultant works in the ED as part of the Integrated Dementia Resource team (DREAM Team) that includes Guelph General Discharge planning, Home and Community Care Support Service case manager and other ED staff.
The team supports the identification,
communication
and redirection of patients who may be living with dementia to more appropriate outreach support options. The Dementia Resource Consultant will provide support connecting persons living with dementia and/or care partners to programs and services within the Alzheimer Society (such as
Education
, Social Recreation, Care Partner Groups, Enhancing Care Programs, Counselling and Respite) and other community resources.
The Dementia Resource Consultant also educates/models behavioural strategies for the ED team members to mitigate the risk or necessity for restraints in the ED using Montessori activities and Gentle Persuasive Approach strategies. The Dementia Resource Consultant will work with the client to secure respite as part of this program. The selected candidate for this position will be part of our Programs and Services team and will report to the Director of Programs and Services.
This position works out of Guelph General Hospital and hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm, 35 hours a week but occasional evening and weekend work may be required. This a permanent position and compensation range upon hire is $33 – $37/hour, depending on
education
and relevant experience. This position includes 3 weeks vacation scheduled at some point throughout the year.
The successful candidate will be eligible for benefits following completion of the probationary period and pension with one year’s length of service.
Responsibilities
Assessment, Care Planning and Service Navigation:
Provides bedside consultation with clients on in person or on the phone, acting as an initial point of contact for potential clients in the ED eens and assesses potential clients and care partners based on standard criteria for the services of ASWW.Coordinate respite services in
collaboration
with ASWW Respite provider and HCCSS teams. Works with ED staff to prioritize assistance with ED patients expressing responsive behaviours and provides intervention activities when needed.
Proactively facilitate linkages,
communication
, information exchange and coordination between families/clients and service providers. Facilitate care conferences between clients/care partners and members of the client/care partner care team, as necessary. In
collaboration
with internal and external parties, engage in
problem-solving
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