Saturday, April 7th Instructor: Jatana Williams
7:30 – 8 am Sign-in Pastries & Coffee
8:00 – 4:30 pm (8 Hours) Memory Care
DSS approved: RCFE#433-0811-28794 ARF#433-0811-28793
Meets subject code 11-for dementia
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the various types of memory impairments so care providers can deliver special emphasis on the management of the motor and non-motor symptoms caused by impairments and how to provide quality care to these individuals.
4:30-6:30 pm (2 hours) Creating a Community prepared to serve LGBT Older Adults
DSS approved: RCFE# 433-0204-28150 ARF# 433-0204-28149
Meets subject code 04 – Psych/social – psych/social needs
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview and understanding of the culture of seniors who self-identify as LGBT. This course will focus on learning how to provide quality care to this group of individuals, focusing on creating a diverse, openly welcome, and empathic residential care community. At the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the necessary skills to care for and support the needs of these individuals and their families.
Sunday, April 8th Instructor: Ruth Wright
7:30 – 8 am Sign-in Pastries & Coffee
8:00 – 12:00 pm (4 Hours) Resident Rights
DSS approved: RCFE# 433-0401-28147 ARF#433-0401-28833
Meets subject code 01 – Laws, Regulations, Policies & Procedural Standards
Presenters will discuss the RCFE and ARF Resident Rights enforced by the State Department of Social Services. Just as we all are guaranteed certain freedom and rights under federal and state laws, residents in senior and adult facilities are guaranteed additional rights because of physical or cognitive limitations.
12:30-3:30 pm (3 Hours) Best Practices for family Involvement & Dealing with Dynamics
DSS approved: RCFE# 433-0304-28334 ARF# 433-0304-28333
Meets subject code 04 – Psych/social needs
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of powerful communication, with a special emphasis on implementing skills to provide a more effective way to communicate and meet psychosocial needs of potential residents’ family members. Attendees will learn ways to find the best solution for each customer quickly, correctly and with a helpful attitude.
Instructor: Jatana Williams
3:30 pm -6:30 pm (3 Hours) Understanding the Aspects of Frailty, Disability, and/or Comorbidity for Improved Care
Meets subject code 06 – Physical Needs
DSS approved: RCFE# 433-0306-27928 ARF# 433-0306-27927
Instructor will focus course on how to provide quality care with emphasis on the importance of helping residents maintain as much of his or her autonomy as possible.
Limited Space! Both Days $150 or mix and match topics for total of 10 hours for $75.