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How much do dementia practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for dementia practitioner in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dementia practitioner?

A Dementia Practitioner is a healthcare professional who specializes in supporting individuals with dementia and their families. They provide person-centered care, develop care plans, educate caregivers, and coordinate services to enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia. Their role may include assessing cognitive abilities, managing behavioral challenges, and advocating for best practices in dementia care. Dementia Practitioners work in various settings, such as hospitals, care homes, or community organizations, to ensure patients receive compassionate and appropriate support.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a dementia practitioner?

Dementia Practitioners typically spend their days assessing patients’ cognitive and behavioral needs, developing and adjusting individualized care plans, and providing direct support or interventions. They also educate families and caregivers, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians and social workers, and ensure that care practices align with current dementia care best practices. Documentation of patient progress and participation in case conferences or staff meetings are common as well. This dynamic role involves both direct patient interaction and coordination with a range of healthcare professionals, making adaptability and teamwork essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dementia practitioner?

To thrive as a Dementia Practitioner, you need expertise in dementia care, patient assessment, and individualized care planning, typically backed by a healthcare background and specialized dementia-related certification such as CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), dementia screening tools, and care management systems is often required. Exceptional communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help you support both patients and their families effectively. These skills are crucial for providing high-quality, compassionate care and facilitating better outcomes for individuals living with dementia.

What can a certified dementia practitioner do?

A certified dementia practitioner provides specialized care and support to individuals with dementia, including implementing person-centered care plans, managing behavioral symptoms, and educating families. They often work in healthcare settings, assisted living, or memory care facilities and use their certification to demonstrate expertise in dementia care practices.

What qualifications do I need to work with dementia patients?

Dementia practitioners typically need a relevant healthcare qualification such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a degree in nursing, social work, or a related field. Additional training in dementia care, communication skills, and understanding of cognitive impairments are often required or preferred by employers.
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Infographic showing various Dementia Practitioner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,295 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Dementia Care Specialist- GUIDE Dementia Support Program- Days

VCU Health

Richmond, VA • On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

VCU Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 172 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The GUIDE model focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities.
The Dementia Practitioner works with an experienced dementia care team on the CMS GUIDE project. This individual will be responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and implementing a variety of services, including care planning for the beneficiary with dementia and caregivers, community-based and home visit assessments, creating care plans focused on achieving goals, and working with the patient's provider care team to guide care and transitional care across the care continuum.
The Dementia Practitioner will be the primary point of contact for patients and their caregivers for dementia intervention services. Additionally, activities include providing Alzheimer's and other dementia disease-related training, data collection, data entry, community/client management, presentations, referral care, screening, monitoring, care coaching, emotional/social support, and data entry record keeping.
This individual will be responsible for identifying patients with dementia, caregivers and receiving referrals from multiple clinics throughout the VCU Health system and beyond the health system.
Essential Job Statements
  • Implements the VCUHS GUIDE Program which consists of training/implementing health coaching, health education, dementia care counseling, care ecosystem, REACH Caregiver, and GUIDE screening tools in EMR.
  • Provides dementia patient and caregiver case management.
  • Conducts GUIDE presentations and outreach work to the community.
  • Performs client screening, triage, referral care, and monitoring.
  • Recruitments to VCUHS GUIDE Program.
  • Participates in event planning for the VCUHS GUIDE Program (Community Awareness).
  • Conducts evaluation and assessment of GUIDE Program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and department.

Patient Population
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Employment Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field or 2-3 years of Community Health Worker care coordination experience.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in gerontology, nursing, or social services.
Licensure/Certification Required:
The individual will complete training to receive a Certified Dementia Practitioner certification and a minimum of 10 hours of dementia care coordination training and certifications.
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Certification in Health Coaching
Certification in Health Education
Certification in Dementia Care
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of Gerontological and intervention delivery work or experience in an administrative/coordinator human services role.
Experience in Alzheimer's disease, or Health Coaching, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • The ability to develop a care plan.
  • Ability to work independently and directly with and serve clients in the community, to create sustaining health education and coaching support.
  • Knowledge in the topic of gerontology, geriatrics, nursing, neurology, and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Knowledge of working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) or equivalent systems.
  • The ability to with multiple and varied individuals in a professional and respectful manner.
  • The ability to respond professionally and congenially to emails and phone inquiries from potential/present students, alumni, faculty, staff, clients, community members, and visitors.
  • Exceptional positive service-oriented customer service skills, along with the ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in an office environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.
  • The ability to use a wide array of office machines/technologies is required.
  • The ability to exercise judgment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and exceptional analytical, communication, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and proofreading skills.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a diverse work environment, including clinical, community, academic, and research settings.

Cultural Responsiveness
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Proficiency with REDCap.
Experience in an academic medical environment.
Experience in Grant/Research implementation.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Home visits will be required for GUIDE participants.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far, Acuity - near
Hazards: Use of Latex Gloves
Mental/Sensory - Emotional
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
Compensation Range
$23.18 - $35.92
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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