Job opportunity
Dementia Resource Consultant Emergency Department
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Support older adults with dementia through specialized navigation, education, and advocacy at University Hospital in London, Ontario. Full-time permanent work serves Middlesex communities.
As a Dementia Resource Consultant with Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, you will support persons living with dementia and care partners. The DREAM Team assignment connects Emergency Department patients with counselling, behavioural support outreach, respite, and community services. You will assess needs, model behavioural strategies, and coordinate transitions with hospital and community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Screen and assess clients for Alzheimer Society services
Prioritize patients expressing responsive behaviour in the Emergency Department
Coach staff using Montessori and GPA techniques
Coordinate referrals, respite, and community services
Support coordinated care planning and data collection
Requirements:
University degree in social sciences, nursing, or related healthcare discipline
Experience assessing, screening, and triaging clients
Experience supporting people living with dementia
Knowledge of dementia, behavioural strategies, and GPA techniques
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Bring dementia expertise, assessment skills, and compassionate service navigation to patients and care partners through the DREAM Team.
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Apply on source site As a Dementia Resource Consultant with Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, you will support persons living with dementia and care partners. The DREAM Team assignment connects Emergency Department patients with counselling, behavioural support outreach, respite, and community services. You will assess needs, model behavioural strategies, and coordinate transitions with hospital and community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Screen and assess clients for Alzheimer Society services
Prioritize patients expressing responsive behaviour in the Emergency Department
Coach staff using Montessori and GPA techniques
Coordinate referrals, respite, and community services
Support coordinated care planning and data collection
Requirements:
University degree in social sciences, nursing, or related healthcare discipline
Experience assessing, screening, and triaging clients
Experience supporting people living with dementia
Knowledge of dementia, behavioural strategies, and GPA techniques
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Bring dementia expertise, assessment skills, and compassionate service navigation to patients and care partners through the DREAM Team.
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