Job Title: Support Worker (Dementia Care)
Responsible to: Senior Manager
Main Duties:
1. To respect the dignity and privacy of each client and to promote their self-esteem/confidence.
2. To assist clients with their mobility problems and other mental or physical disabilities such as cognition, continence, assistance in the care and use of aids and any special equipment.
3. To assist and promote acceptable standards of personal hygiene in as unobtrusive manner as is possible, whilst engaged in activities such as using the toilet, washing hands, eating.
4. To encourage and promote clients to maintain and achieve their full potential/independence, through the use of minimal support/supervision and in recognition of their own abilities.
5. To provide mental and physical activities within the home, through engagements in activities dependent on client needs and abilities such as reminiscence, hobbies, recreation and other forms of cognitive stimulation.
6. To carry out any domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
7. To be aware of each client's care profile, including life story, and promote and maintain individual care plan recommendations.
8. To help clients access community inclusion and/or attend activity sessions arranged by the company.
9. To record accurately in all documentation.
10. To assist with the administration of medicine.
11. To have use of own vehicle if required as well as being able to use company vehicles, including a preference to drive a minibus when required.
We require flexible people to meet the needs of the individuals and the service.
Skills and traits required for a Dementia Support Worker:
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
* Be a dementia Friend/ Dementia Qualification.
* Experience of working within the care sector, working with people with dementia and their families.
* Experience of working with person centred approaches.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
Shift:
* Day shift
Work days:
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends only
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Support Work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: DEM/01/2023
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