Alzheimer's/Dementia Training

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Specific Training Program 

Right At Home Medina/Summit offers a professional Alzheimer's/Dementia Training program which consists of training in 3 different Levels. We make each level of training exciting, educational and fun for our care team. Our training program provides our care staff with the knowledge and understanding of our client’s needs. We will carefully select a Right at Home Memory Care Provider to match each individual client’s customized care plan.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Training Levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. All staff members have an opportunity to enhance their skills in dementia. 

Levels of Caregiver Training

Bronze Level —  Mandatory for All Caregivers

BRONZE is Level 1. Level 1 consists of basic training and knowledge in dementia.  This is a 2 hour session that is mandatory for all caregivers.  The session for the Bronze Level is scheduled periodically so that everyone has an opportunity to attend.  

What do caregivers receive upon completion of Bronze Level:

• Free Training in Dementia Care
• Continuing Education and Knowledge = Better Care
• A new name badge and title: Memory Care Provider/Bronze
• A Right at Home Certificate of Completion
• $20 Gift Card

Silver Level —  Optional for all Caregivers

SILVER is Level 2.   Level 2 will consist of 3 additional hours of detailed training to expand caregivers' knowledge in dementia which will give them a better understanding on how to care for their clients living with Dementia/Alzheimer's. 

A notice will go out to all caregivers for the dates and times of training for the Silver Level.

What do caregivers receive upon completion of Silver Level:

• Free Training in Dementia Care
• Continuing Education and Knowledge = Better Care
• A new name badge and title: Memory Care Provider/ Silver
• Right at Home Certificate of Completion
• $30 Gift Card

Gold Level — Optional for Caregivers

Gold is Level 3.  Level 3 is an advanced 5 hour training session which will increase caregivers' ability and skills in dementia care.  The caregiver will become a Memory Care Team Leader upon completion of the Gold Level of training.  A Team Leader might be asked to assist other caregivers by having them shadow on a particular case to share knowledge with them.   The Bronze and Silver Levels must be completed before advancing to the Gold Level.

What do caregivers receive upon completion of Gold Level:

• Free Training in Dementia Care
• Continuing Education and Knowledge = Better Care
• A new name badge and title: Memory Care Team Leader/Gold
• Right at Home Certificate of completion.
• $50 Gift Card
• Embroidered Jacket with Right at Home Memory Care Team Leader

The benefits of this training program:

• Gives up to 10 hours of free training
• Up to $100 in Gift Cards
• Certificates of Completion
• Recognition plus leadership capabilities and more
• A chance to meet and work with other co-workers, to learn together, and share your experiences