Job Description

Job Title:

Day Care Assistant (Dementia Care)

Responsible to:

Senior Manager

Main Duties:

To respect the dignity and privacy of each client and to promote their self-esteem/confidence.

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.

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.

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.

To provide and support with mental and physical activities within the Day Care setting, through engagements in activities dependent on client needs and abilities such as reminiscence, hobbies, recreation and other forms of cognitive stimulation.

To be aware of each clients care profile, including life story, and promote and maintain individual care plan recommendations.

To record accurately in all documentation.

To assist with the administration of medicine.

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 Day Care Assistant:

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.
Pay: 12.75 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred) Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: DEM/10/2022