Skills Needed to Work in a Memory Care Center
When placing your loved ones in a memory care center, you want to make sure they will be accommodated well. But most importantly, you want to know that the staff has the ability to provide your loved ones with the attention and services they need. This is a responsibility that is not taken lightly.
So how do you know if the staff at a memory care center is qualified? Here are some skills and qualities a staff member should have when working at a memory care center:
- Ability to Personalize Care with Each Patient
The symptoms of each Alzheimer’s or dementia patient are unique, therefore their individual treatments depend on what stage of progression they are in. Nurses and staff must provide specific attention to each patient to ensure they receive the level of care they need
- Strong Communication Skills
Speaking to a patient with a declining memory can be a tricky task. Nurses and staff must understand how to word certain phrases to foster a positive environment rather than alluding to the patient’s condition. Even the smallest factors of communication like the length of sentences, knowing when to ask a question, and taking note of familiar vocabulary are needed for nurses to best serve patients while keeping them encouraged.
- Ability to Effectively Support Caregivers and Family
The role of a caregiver is incredibly stressful. Caring for a loved one who is losing their memory can be discouraging and takes a heavy toll on their family. At Encore at Avalon Park, we ensure our nurses and staff are sensitive to the families of our community members, and always keep an open line of communication.
- Ability to Encourage Independence and Normal Activities for Patient
It’s easy to try to do everything for a patient, especially one who is struggling with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But it is important for the nurses and staff of a memory care center to encourage patients to stay active and engage in everyday activities. This can be achieved through creating authentic relationships and building trust with their patients.
Our Staff Is Qualified
At Encore at Avalon Park, our nurses and staff know how difficult it can be to see a loved one suffer through the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia, which is why we are proud to provide our community members and their families with excellent service and quality care. If you are ready to transition a loved one into a memory care center, contact us today at 407-270-7500.
