Support worker

Dean Healthcare South West ,
Bristol, Bristol
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We are currently seeking experienced and motivated healthcare assistants to join our team at a specialist dementia unit. This unit provides 24 hour care and support for service users with very complex needs including Dementia, Huntington's disease with associated mental health. Our staff at this unit are skilled, understanding people's communication needs, and in supporting the full process of the illness. We pride ourselves in treating residents with respect and dignity, as well as giving them back their autonomy and allowing them to be themselves in a positive and engaging environment. There is an on-site Salon where our residents can have their hair cut, the 'pub' that serves a range of drinks, including beer, sherry and soft drinks, perfect for when the football's on or to raise a toast to the Queen. There are two gardens, a sensory garden with a water feature creating a relaxing sound, different textures on the ground and plants with distinctive smells and colours. The second garden is a large 'foot prints' garden with memorabilia such as a red telephone box, seaside square, an old car, bus stop and a large decked area perfect for sitting and enjoying the garden. As a member of our healthcare team, you will be administering all aspects of personal care, whilst providing residents with choice and respect. You will support residents in interacting with their surroundings, washing, tidying, moving freely about the unit and allowing them to remember all the ordinary tasks they used to do. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. These are: A commitment to quality and being the best we can Treating the people we support with compassion Showing dignity and respect to the people that they will be working with Having trust and respect for all members of our team Requirements Minimum of 9 months experience within the health and social care sector The energy and enthusiasm to work in a busy and challenging environment Experience in dementia and EMI, including any associated challenging behaviour Experience in high levels of personal care Experience and/or training in moving/handling and use of hoists- we offer this training for free Notes Competitive rates of pay Weekly pay Hourly accrued holiday pay Free mandatory training Free specialist training courses to help with career progression Flexible hours that suit your needs On-call support team available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89771162

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