Activities Co-Ordinator / Dementia Support

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a dedicated Dementia Support Worker to join their Nursing team. This full-time role involves supporting dementia patients, planning social activities, and contributing to the development of future dementia care services. Excellent communication skills and experience in dementia care are required. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient well-being and care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of dementia care is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and high clinical standards needed.
• Commitment and a positive approach towards change essential.

Responsibilities

• Support dementia patients during their stay in hospital.
• Plan and carry out social/recreational activities.
• Assist in developing the dementia care service.

Skills

Experience of dementia care

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to service improvement

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Dementia Support Worker and join our dedicated Nursing team on Ceiriog ward at Chirk Community Hospital.

This rewarding role will be to support Dementia patients during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients. The role will be to plan and carry out social/recreational activities with individuals and or groups of inpatients / service users on the ward. The candidate will have experience of dementia care and will be keen to assist in developing the service for the future.

This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

The successful applicant will be supported to develop skills and ensure care of an exceptional standard is delivered.

Responsibilities

• Support Dementia patients during their stay in hospital, showing care and compassion in providing support and care for patients.
• Plan and carry out social/recreational activities with individuals and/or groups of inpatients/service users on the ward.
• Assist in developing the dementia care service for the future.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of dementia care.
• Excellent communication skills and high clinical standards.
• Commitment and a positive approach towards change.
• Full-time post at 37.5 hours per week.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About the Organization

BCUHB North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and \"Proud to Lead\" competence framework.

Equality, Recruitment and Reminders

• We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
• Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.