Alzheimers and Dementia Caregiver
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This posting states $15–$20 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Georgia post a median of $14.75 an hour, the middle half $13–$16, across 328 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Georgia earn a median of $14.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver
Job Summary
As an Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver at Cornerstone Caregiving, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases. Our caregivers are dedicated to providing exceptional, dementia-informed care and support, with a focus on personalized care plans, patience, and consistency. This is a specialized role - we are looking for caregivers who understand the unique challenges of dementia care, not general caregiving alone.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Timely reminders to clients about prescribed medications
- Assisting with mobility in and around the house, including fall-risk awareness
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Preparing meals in line with dietary needs
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship and meaningful engagement
- Using redirection and calm de-escalation techniques for confusion, agitation, or sundowning
- Supporting client safety, including wandering prevention and supervision
- Following individualized behavioral care plans as directed by the office and RN
- Observing and reporting changes in cognition, mood, or behavior to the office/family
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of non-medical home care
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 1-2 years of caregiving experience, with direct, hands-on experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and/or dementia (required)
- Working knowledge of common dementia behaviors (sundowning, wandering, repetition, agitation) and appropriate response techniques
- A genuine passion for helping others
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Unwavering patience and emotional steadiness
- Willingness to travel between client homes
- Ability to pass a background check
- Completion of dementia-specific training modules within the first 30 days of hire (provided via Care Academy)
Desired Attributes
- Sociable
- Confident
- Hardworking
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Trustworthy
- Honorable
About Us
Cornerstone Caregiving is proud to serve Southwest Atlanta and its surrounding areas, offering exceptional in-home care services. Our caregivers take the time to get to know each client individually, providing personalized care plans tailored to their needs. With a commitment to compassion and reliability, Cornerstone stands out as a trusted partner in maintaining independence and dignity.
Salary
$15 - $20 HOURLY
Job Type
SHIFTS
Minimum Years of Experience
1
Join our team of compassionate caregivers and make a difference in the lives of others!
From Cornerstone Caregiving. (Dallas, GA)'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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