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Dementia Co-ordinator

2 months ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Woodlands Care Home Full time
Dementia Co-ordinator Activities - Woodlands Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 37.5

Our care home, nestled in the tranquil Craigiebuckler area of Aberdeen, offers distinguished care services tailored to a variety of needs, including Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite, and Palliative care. With a capacity for 81 residents, we provide a serene and supportive environment where personalized care meets exceptional living.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about supporting individuals living with dementia? Woodlands Care Home is seeking a Dementia Coordinator to provide compassionate care and guidance to residents and their families. This role focuses on person-centred support, helping residents live well with dementia, while empowering them to engage in meaningful daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with residents and their families throughout the moving-in process, ensuring a smooth transition and a welcoming environment.
  • Develop tailored, person-centred support plans reflecting the individual needs, preferences, and interests of residents.
  • Design and coordinate well-being programmes and activities that align with residents’ hobbies and routines, enhancing their daily experience.
  • Liaise with families to identify and implement effective strategies for managing dementia-related behaviours.
  • Support staff in building dementia care skills, completing documentation, and responding to stress or care refusal situations.
  • Organise community events, including quarterly dementia cafés, to foster peer support and share best practices.
  • Work closely with allied health professionals to improve residents’ quality of life and help reduce reliance on psychoactive medications.
  • Regularly review and assess residents' needs, ensuring ongoing, high-quality care.

About You:

We are looking for a dedicated individual with the following qualities:

  • Experience working with individuals with dementia in a care setting
  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to supporting families and residents
  • A proactive, flexible mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and external professionals
  • Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Onsite Parking
  • Paid PVG
  • Uniform Provided
  • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
  • Contracted to 37.5 hours per week