Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7AB
Nurse Dementia Therapist
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Job Type Permanent Job Category Nursing Shift Type Mixed (Days & Nights) Shift Structure 33 Hours Per week Closing Date 30 June 2025 Pay £24.82
Nurse Dementia Therapist
£24.82 per hour- 33 hours per week
Flexible Days and Night shifts across two homes- Ashlea Lodge and Archers Park
Introduction to the role
Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.You will work closely with our care team and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure all individuals receive the highest standard of person-centred care.
As one of our Nurses, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met.Administering medication safely is paramount, all our nurses are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.
A key part of the role is supporting care staff to deliver high quality care. You will need to be a team player and passionate about developing a team ethos.You will need to have a current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Nurse. You will be experienced in producing well-developed care plans and understand regulatory frameworks. You will be dedicated and compassionate, approachable, and committed to delivering person-centred care.
Main Duties
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.
To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as will you be closely liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.
About Orchard Care Homes
Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.
Just south of the city of Sunderland, ArchersPark is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia.
Care is provided by a team of dedicated and professional staff, many of whom have extensive experience in care and undergo continual training.
Orchard Care Homes are Winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care.
Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development is encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
Benefits:
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
* Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
* Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
* Free Uniform and car parking.
* Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.
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