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Community & Home Support Skills and Knowledge

Community & Home Support Skills and Knowledge

Community & Home
Support Skills
and Knowledge

Community & Home Support Workers Supporting People Living with Dementia

The knowledge and skills recommendations are designed to help guide you through your individual or organizational learning plan. While there is no ‘hard or fast’ rule for who does what, the information will provide insight into the types of functions provided across levels. Depending on your role in the system, you may have more expertise in some areas than others.

Level 1: Dementia Knowledge & Skills

If you work in community support services (e.g., administrative support, foot care, adult day programs, friendly visiting, community palliative care, Meals on Wheels, counsellors, social workers, and case managers), the following knowledge and skills will aid you in your interactions with people living with Dementia.

Key Concepts of Dementia
Normal Aging Versus Dementia
Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Effective Communication Skills for People Living with Dementia
Community Services & Supports
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Level 2: Dementia Knowledge & Skills

If you work in community support services such as Adult Day Program Coordinators, the following knowledge and skills will aid you in your interactions with people living with Dementia.

Key Concepts of Dementia
Normal Aging Versus Dementia
Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Effective Communication with People Living with Dementia
Community Services & Supports
Caregiver Stress
Progressive Caregiver Challenges
Impact of Environment and Activities on People Living with Dementia
Able to Access needs Assessment for Adult Programs
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The Champlain Dementia Network Competency Mapping Tool

The Champlain Dementia Network Competency Mapping helps individuals, teams and organizations identify the recommended competencies for their staff to meet the needs of people living with Dementia. Our aim is to ensure the education and training provided in dementia and Dementia-related fields is of high quality and evidence-based.