Dementia Lead
HERITAGECARELTD
Posted: April 7, 2020
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Quick Summary
Dementia Lead is a role that involves leading the way in good quality care for people with dementia, shifting the focus from task-based care to a feelings-based approach and being a role model for the rest of the team.
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Job Description
Dementia Lead
Ambient is a charitable organisation that provides a range of flexible individualised care and support services for people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs and older people.
About you:
Working with the Care Team, you will be passionate about supporting those living with Dementia and leading the way in good quality care. We want you to shift the focus from task led care to a more feelings based approach and be a role model for the rest of the team. You will see, hear and feel the difference you are making!
The role:
This is a brand new role for us here at Holmers House and you will be the heart of the home.
• You will monitor staff interaction and wellbeing of people living in the home
• Coach the team around Dementia care, best practice and making each interaction a personal one
• Create the theme of the day (this is crucial to helping triggers memories)
• Supporting Team Leaders to develop and implement person centered care plans
• Co-ordinate with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for people living in the home
• Be a champion of choice; encouraging people in the home to make their own decisions
• Inspire families and visitors to get involved in the running of the home
• Show prospective residents and families around the home
• Organise a warm reception for all new residents
• Working with all people living and working in the home to develop and maintain our social program
• Monitor personal care requirements
• Supervise and participate in the mealtime experience
• Respond to staff feedback and find solutions for any potential problem areas
• Oversee documentation, supporting and guiding the team around record keeping
• Provide supervisory and support for staff, placing team appropriately and ensuring a high level of care is provided to residents on a permanent basis
• Attend training sessions in order to extend personal knowledge in relation to dementia care and best practice
Personal Attributes:
• Fun & enthusiastic!
• Listening & responsive skills
• Positive attitude to problem solving
• Organised, systematic & pro-active
• Able to lead by example
• Able to delegate and to give clear instructions
• Calm under stress
• Approachable & empathetic
• Spontaneous
• Able to use imagination to inspire others
A minimum of 1 year experience in a care setting as a Senior Care Assistant /Dementia Lead or similar role is essential.
Experience:
• a care setting as a Senior Care Assistant /Dementia Lead: 1 year (Required)
• Care Home: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dementia Care: 1 year (Required)
• Senior Care Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
• High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Preferred)