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SalaryCare Workers - Residential Unit
About Dementia Matters:
We are a small established Charity based in Newcastle and for over 25 years we have provided care and support to those living with dementia. Our services include residential, day care and home support. Alongside our wonderful team of staff, we have a growing team of volunteers and carers who have entrusted us with their loved ones to provide the very best we can.
Day Services
Our Day Service is based at the Bradbury Centre, Brunswick Village, and operates Monday to Friday 9-5.
Home Support
We provide a small all-inclusive Home Support service.
Residential
We run a small 10 bedded service that offers both respite and residential care based at The Bradbury Centre, Brunswick.
Job Details:
We currently have full and part time vacancies within our Residential Service at Dementia Matters for Care and Support Workers.
Day to Day:
o To provide personal care to people we support and to know and understand the people we support on an individual basis.
o To undertake duties outlined in the individuals care plan, notifying of updates were needed.
o To carry out duties in a person centred and in the least intrusive way.
o To fully encourage the independence of the people we support.
o Assisting people we support with their day to day activities, such as; getting up in the morning, going to bed, washing, bathing and showering, dressing and undressing, toileting, continence management and personal hygiene.
o To assist with medication at the agreed level of support as detailed in their Care Plan and Medication Charts.
o To prepare food and drink, being aware of individual likes and dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
o To use appropriate moving and assisting methods, as trained, where appropriate.
o To accurately, legibly and factually take records in respect of care, medication and environment.
o To always seek best practice within your role and actively look for ways to continually improve.
o To identify and appropriately inform of any changes to an individual’s circumstances.
o Any other ad-hoc duties necessary for the role.
Perks of the role:
As a team member at Dementia Matters you will enjoy:
- Continuous Professional Development
- 24 hour on-call support
- Career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
Contact/application information:
For an informal chat or for more information contact Dawn, Operations Manager on 0191 217 1323.
Interviews are expected to take place within 2 weeks of application.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
