Bromley & Lewisham Mind

BROMLEY & LEWISHAM MIND

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Assistant to Senior Dementia

Centre Worker – Beckenham

Section:MindCare

Location:Beckenham Dementia Centre –

Rachel Notley / Hayne Rd

Hours:30hrs + alternate Saturdays

Responsible to:Senior Dementia Centre Worker

Job Summary:

To cover in the Senior’s absence; assist by undertaking some client assessments, be responsible for some staff supervision; cover delegated tasks that may include: admin duties; oversee and co-ordinate the Activities & events programme; volunteers co-ordination; Health & Safety; COSHH; transport duties if required.

Key Responsibilities:

To understand the full range of tasks undertaken by the Senior Dementia Centre worker in order to provide effective cover.
To carry out some new client assessments, by agreement with the Senior Dementia Centre worker
To be responsible for some staff supervision identifying training needs; complete annual appraisals and ensure that staff support needs are met
To involve all staff in preparing and participating in the Activities programme, including group facilitation in line with their skills & knowledge as part of a planned programme of care. To oversee the implementation of the activities programme & co-ordinate events.
To assist with specific, delegated admin tasks, including co-ordinating recruitment and support of volunteers.
To and act as ‘key worker’ to a group of clients and attend/lead Team Mtgs. as required.
To maintain accurate and appropriate client records, and ensure that client needs are identified & that Care Plans are current and reviewed by superviseeson a regular basis.
To take appropriateaction in an emergency in accordance with MindCare’s policies and procedures.
To perform care tasks including washing, toileting and feeding where appropriate.
To collect, list and safely store medication required during the day. To ensure that where required, clients are prompted to take medication.
To communicate with carers and pass on messages, providing reassurance as necessary and reporting back any necessary instructions or information to the Senior Dementia Centre worker.
To be responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of service users at all times

General Responsibilities

Work in accordance with Bromley & Lewisham Mind’s Values, Aims and Objectives
Provide a positive representation for the organisation both internally and externally, including promoting our work
Comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures and ‘Mind Quality Mark’ quality assurance process
Promote positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards mental health and dementia as part of day-to-day duties
Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual rights
Be efficient, responsible and maintain a high level of personal organisation; keeping accurate and appropriate records and providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required
Participate in and actively contribute to individual supervision, training and team meetings; attend all staff meetings and organisational events as required
Work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role which may include new areas of operation following consultation
Work alongside and ensure active service user and carer participation in all aspects of work including design, implementation and monitoring of activities.

Nov 2015