Dementia Education Coach & Trainer

Holland Home; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dementia Institute is seeking a Dementia Trainer & Coach to deliver education for care partners and professionals. This full-time role focuses on dementia classes, simulations, and support groups, with ongoing coaching for trained staff.

Responsibilities include assessing education needs, enhancing delivery methods for adult learners, and serving as a resource on best practices in dementia care. Michigan-based training with in-person delivery.

Qualifications

• College degree in health, education, or social work preferred.
• Three years of healthcare experience required, preferably in senior living and training.
• Relevant Michigan licensure and certification preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Teach dementia classes and facilitate simulations and support groups.
• Coach professional care partners after they have been trained.
• Continuously improve curriculum delivery to adult learners and address learning styles.
• Assess education needs and partner with leadership to guide staff development.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Writing

Learning Strategies

Active Learning

Social Perceptiveness

Education

College degree in health, education, or social work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dementia Institute is seeking a Dementia Trainer & Coach to deliver education for care partners and professionals. This full-time role focuses on dementia classes, simulations, and support groups, with ongoing coaching for trained staff.

Responsibilities include assessing education needs, enhancing delivery methods for adult learners, and serving as a resource on best practices in dementia care. Michigan-based training with in-person delivery.