Dementia Care Activities Coordinator

RCH Care Homes Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Care Centre in Cambridge is seeking a Lifestyle-Activities Co-ordinator to join our family, friendly residential home caring for people with Dementia.

You will support the Lifestyle Lead to plan, promote and implement a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on relationship centred care principles. Motivate, inspire and mobilise other care team members within the home, role modelling care to empower residents with their lifestyle choices.

Qualifications

• NVQ HSC level 3 or QCF HSC award 3 (not essential).
• Experience organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities.
• Experience with older people, including those living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule programmes of activities for residents.
• Plan, promote and implement a meaningful activities programme.
• Motivate and mobilise team members to engage residents.
• Engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation.
• Model relationship centred care and promote dignity and individual choices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Listening skills

Data management

Time management

Team motivation

Education

NVQ HSC level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Woodlands Care Centre in Cambridge is seeking a Lifestyle-Activities Co-ordinator to join our family, friendly residential home caring for people with Dementia.

You will support the Lifestyle Lead to plan, promote and implement a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on relationship centred care principles. Motivate, inspire and mobilise other care team members within the home, role modelling care to empower residents with their lifestyle choices.