Caregiver - Meadow Vale Cwtch
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Summary
Bellavista Nursing Home Group is excited to introduce a progressive new care opportunity in the Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. They are looking to recruit experienced care givers with a skill set that can be applied to those living with Young Onset Dementia. Meadow Vale Cwtch is a proposed new group living nurse led service for those who need care and support but diagnosed with organic brain disease before 65 years.
Key Responsibilities
- Fluid care giving, moving between care, cleaning and laundry support.
- Supporting individuals with their day-to-day needs.
- Working in a small team.
Core Requirements
- Diploma in Health and Social Level 3 (or currently enrolled).
- Two years’ experience working with young onset dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Excellent communication skills.
Caregiver- Meadow Vale Cwtch
Bellavista Nursing Home Group is excited to introduce a progressive new care opportunity in the Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. We are looking to recruit experienced care givers with a skill set that can be applied to those living with Young Onset Dementia. Meadow Vale Cwtch is a proposed new group living nurse led service for those who need care and support but diagnosed with organic brain disease before 65 years. The service aims to create a relaxed but focussed approach to mental health in small 9 bed group living arrangement. The service will be led by the persons themselves and supported to meet their own identified outcomes. As part of that service delivery you will be a fluid care giver, happy to move between care, cleaning and laundry support to help the individual manage their own day to day needs as a collaborative partnership. You will be experienced in dementia care, demonstrate emotional intelligence, have patience, empathy and are able to work in a small team well.
Required
- Diploma in Health and Social Level 3 (or currently enrolled)
- Equivalent nursing or access to nursing qualification
- Two years’ experience working with young onset dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
- Flexible shift working days and nights on rotation
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm and pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Pro teamworking skills
Desirable
- Previous care home experience at supervisor level
- Evidence of lifelong learning and progression of role