Alzheimers and Dementia Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver

Job Summary:

As an Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver at Cornerstone Caregiving, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases. Our caregivers are dedicated to providing exceptional, dementia-informed care and support, with a focus on personalized care plans, patience, and consistency. This is a specialized role — we are looking for caregivers who understand the unique challenges of dementia care, not general caregiving alone.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Timely reminders to clients about prescribed medications

• Assisting with mobility in and around the house, including fall-risk awareness

• Personal care and hygiene support

• Preparing meals in line with dietary needs

• Light housekeeping

• Companionship and meaningful engagement

• Using redirection and calm de-escalation techniques for confusion, agitation, or sundowning

• Supporting client safety, including wandering prevention and supervision

• Following individualized behavioral care plans as directed by the office and RN

• Observing and reporting changes in cognition, mood, or behavior to the office/family

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of non-medical home care

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 1-2 years of caregiving experience, with direct, hands-on experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and/or dementia (required)

• Working knowledge of common dementia behaviors (sundowning, wandering, repetition, agitation) and appropriate response techniques

• A genuine passion for helping others

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills

• Unwavering patience and emotional steadiness

• Willingness to travel between client homes

• Ability to pass a background check

• Completion of dementia-specific training modules within the first 30 days of hire (provided via Care Academy)

Desired Attributes:

• Sociable
• Confident
• Hardworking
• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Trustworthy
• Honorable

About Us:

Cornerstone Caregiving is proud to serve Southwest Atlanta and its surrounding areas, offering exceptional in-home care services. Our caregivers take the time to get to know each client individually, providing personalized care plans tailored to their needs. With a commitment to compassion and reliability, Cornerstone stands out as a trusted partner in maintaining independence and dignity.

Salary:

$15 - $20 HOURLY

Job Type:

SHIFTS

Minimum Years of Experience:

1

Join our team of compassionate caregivers and make a difference in the lives of others!