Dementia Care Companion & Activity Facilitator

Family Support Care; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Support Care is implementing the KumZ Dementia Caregiver Relief Program at the Middletown YMCA. As an aide, you will assist people living with dementia with safe supervision and meaningful engagement, delivering person-centered support and striving to improve respite care for families in the Butler County pilot.

You will participate in movement sessions twice weekly, help with exercise activities such as yoga or dance, and work with the team to follow individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered support to individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
• Activity Facilitation: Assist with exercise activities to foster safe movement and health promotion (For example, yoga, dance, and boxercise)
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities; communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and family members.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the team to support safety and implement individualized care plans.
• Behavioral and Emotional Support: Implement individualized support plans to address behavioral needs and manage challenging situations using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement.
• BathroomSupport (as needed): Assist clients in using the restroom.

Job description

Family Support Care is implementing the KumZ Dementia Caregiver Relief Program at the Middletown YMCA. As an aide, you will assist people living with dementia with safe supervision and meaningful engagement, delivering person-centered support and striving to improve respite care for families in the Butler County pilot.

You will participate in movement sessions twice weekly, help with exercise activities such as yoga or dance, and work with the team to follow individualized care plans.