Patient Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Rockford, Illinois, United States Alden Park Strathmoor Full time

About The Alden Network

We are a leading provider of senior care services, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our residents and their families.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Specialist supports and assists in providing a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered Memory Care Program on the Memory Care Unit. This role requires a knowledgeable and experienced healthcare provider who can achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident with a diagnosis of a disease that causes dementia residing in or under the care of the facility.

  • This position is responsible for supporting and assisting in providing a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered Memory Care Program on the Memory Care Unit.
  • The successful candidate will be committed to continued growth as a knowledgeable and experienced healthcare provider in the area of Alzheimer's dementia and other diseases that cause dementia.
  • A commitment to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual education annually for self, including the required 16 hours of orientation training and any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct care staff.
  • Becoming knowledgeable of each individual resident's background, life history, disease, medical and behavioral care needs, and preferences in detail.
  • Utilizing any communication devices for residents, such as language services, communication boards, assistive devices, etc. Accept education for utilizing these mechanisms to provide ample communication.
  • Assisting in providing a therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity program that constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident, meets the Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy, and upholds the Memory Care policies and procedures and all state and federal standards.
  • Providing emotional, caring support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary team.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

A competitive salary range of $40,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience.



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