Dementia Activity Co-ordinator Activities - Woodlands Care Home
Contract:
Full Time
Salary:
£12.70 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 Activity 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
* 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