DEMENTIA C.A.R.E. COMPETENCY LADDER TM

Level 1

  • Training
  • Completes 6 hours of comprehensive dementia care training. Scores 90% or above on competency quiz.
  • SKILL COMPETENCY - Successfully complete the following in the timeframe indicated:
  • 2 Months
    1. Learn the history of 5 PWD
    2. Build a positive relationship with each person
    3. Develop and use a written plan to help those 5 PWD use their remaining skills successfully on a daily basis.
    4. Create a team with others who care for those 5 people to create consistency in carrying out the written skill use plan.

Level 2

  • Training
  • Level 1 training and competencies PLUS
  • Completes 4 hours of directed dementia care training in Communications and Engagement, scores 90% or above on competency quiz.
  • SKILL COMPETENCY - Successfully complete the following in the timeframe indicated:
  • 4 Months
  • Use the following techniques 20 times each:
    1. The Positive Approach
    2. Validation
    3. Redirection
    4. Reassurance
    5. Reminiscence
    6. Rechannelling
    7. Social Engagement
    8. Intellectual Engagement
    9. Physical Engagement

Level 3

  • Training
  • Level 1 and 2 training and competencies PLUS
  • Completes 4 hours of directed dementia care training in "Bathing without a Battle" and Behavioral Management, scores 90% or above on competency quiz.
  • SKILL COMPETENCY - Successfully complete the following in the timeframe indicated:
  • 4 Months
    1. Create and use a "Bathing Plan" for 5 people using "BWB" techniques.
    2. Complete 5 of the following: Tub, Shower, Sponge and Towel Bath using "BWB" techniques.
    3. Complete 10 in-bed hairwashings.
    4. Select 2 PWD who display behavioral symptoms and develop a successful intervention plan using the triggers that you determined were causing the behavior.
    5. Include other departments/supervisors/family/care partners to help with the plan.
    6. Review plan with supervisor, revise accordingly, implement the plan and monitor for effectiveness of the interventions.

Level 4

  • Training
  • Level 1, 2, 3 training and competencies PLUS
  • Completes 2 hours of directed dementia care training in Care Partnering, Team Building, Mentoring and Empowerment, scores 90% or above on competency quiz.
  • SKILL COMPETENCY - Successfully complete the following in the timeframe indicated:
  • 2 Months
    1. Actively participate in care planning sessions for 4 PWD.
    2. Mentor 2 new care partners
    3. Create 1 care improvement strategy and present it to the DON and ADM.
    4. Participate in 1 family support/care meeting.
    5. Conduct 3 team meetings.