DEMENTIA COORDINATOR

Delaware Hospice; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

Retention awards

Employee assistance program

Referral programs

Wellness contests

Job summary

Delaware Hospice seeks a full-time Dementia Care Coordinator in Newark, DE. The role supports care coordination, respite, education, and resource provision for people living with dementia and their families.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with an emphasis on compassionate, organized, and multi-tasking capabilities. The candidate should have 2+ years in a medically oriented environment, dementia education, and strong communication and documentation skills to support

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a medical environment.
• Dementia Specific Education required (provided at orientation).
• Compassionate approach to supporting individuals, families and caregivers navigating diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support care coordination, respite, education, and resources for people living with dementia, families, and caregivers.
• Assist in delivering care coordination and use of care management tools.
• Maintain clear documentation and effective communication with team members.
• Utilize EMR/EHR and other technology to support patient care.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Care coordination systems

Electronic Health Records

Education

Dementia Specific Education

Tools

Care management systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Location: Newark, DE 19702. Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full‑time Dementia Care Coordinator. Schedule will be Monday‑Friday 8am‑430pm.

The Dementia Care Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the team in delivery of care coordination, respite, education, and resources to support people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. This role would best be filled by someone that is compassionate, detail oriented, has strong communication and organizational skills, and can multi‑task and prioritize independently.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• State of the Art EMR system
• 403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service
• Paid time off
• Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance
• Retention awards
• Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you
• Employee recognition and referral programs
• Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle

Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end‑of‑life education and support. Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness.

Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community‑based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. We offered healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long‑term care facilities. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 302‑478‑5707 or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an environment utilizing basic medical practice knowledge
• Required Dementia Specific Education for Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations (to be done at time of orientation and will be supplied by Delaware Hospice)
• Compassionate approach to supporting individuals, families, and caregivers navigating life‑changing diagnoses
• Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Comfort using care management systems, electronic health records, and other technology‑based tools.