25 Oct
Woodlands Care Home
Aberdeen
Job description
Dementia Co-ordinator
Activities - Woodlands Care Home
Contract : Full Time
Salary : £13.00
Shift Type : Days
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 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
Benefits
- Pension
- Onsite Parking
- Paid PVG
- Uniform Provided
- 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
- Contracted to 40 hours per week
▶️ Dementia Co-ordinator
🖊️ Woodlands Care Home
📍 Aberdeen