Dementia Support Worker - Ashlea Lodge - Days
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Job summary
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Are you a Support Worker, Care or Healthcare Assistant, with a passion for Dementia Care?
Dementia Support Worker
£11.39 per hour
Sunderland
Introduction to the role
We take dementia care seriously, its our passion and the reason why we are one of the leading specialists in the UK. Our ambition is to change the way people with dementia are support in and the role of Dementia Support Worker is vital to our success.
As a Dementia Support Worker, you will have responsibility for the delivery of exceptional care to a designated group of people living with dementia. The Dementia Support Worker will ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity, your approach is empathetic, compassionate and focused on ensuring their life is the best it can be, focussed on the strengths and abilities of the person.
In specially designed areas, you will engage with individuals, ensuring you understand their needs, encourage, assist and support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities in daily living, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness.
This role does involve all aspects of personal care and you will support individual who may be agitated or distressed. With support from the team, you will receive tailor made dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of people living with dementia.
Main duties of the job
To assist with delivery of the residents care and support plan, working as an integral part of the caring team, to deliver the highest standards of individualised care to residents who are living with a complex dementia, adopting a holistic approach which encompasses the individual needs of both the resident and their families.
Ensuring that residents retain their identity, are comfortable, are engaged in meaningful activities, that communication is appropriately facilitated, that they retain their independence, that their choices are met at all times, and they are treated with respect and dignity and given their rights to privacy.
About us
About Orchard Care Homes
Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.
Winner of the Gold trophy for Best Smaller Care Home Group at the CHA (Care Home Awards) 2021.
Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
Benefits:
Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
Recognition schemes, such as Making a Difference and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
Free Uniform and car parking.
Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues
Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme Earn up to a £250 per person.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£11.39 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
L0016-23-4582
Job locations
Hylton Road
Millfield
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR4 7AB
Employer details
Employer name
Orchard Care Homes
Address
Hylton Road
Millfield
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR4 7AB
Employer's website
https://orchardcarehomes.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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