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Dementia Day Support Assistant
Organisation Details
Age Uk Trafford
Activity type: Caring, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, Older People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Age UK Trafford is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for 50 years. We have 25 dedicated staff and over 50 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Trafford.
Description of role: A Dementia Day Support Assistant plays a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals with dementia by creating a nurturing and stimulating environment and promoting their wellbeing through meaningful interactions. This role will involve:
1. Environmental setup: prepare and arrange the day centre's communal area to ensure it is safe and dementia friendly.
2. Refreshment service: prepare and serve tea and coffee in accordance with preferences.
3. Socialisation: this role primarily involves engaging one-on-one or in group activities with people with dementia to enhance their social and cognitive wellbeing. Activities may include conversations, games, music.
4. Emotional support: offer patience and empathy to individuals with dementia, fostering a sense of security and trust.
Applicants must be empathetic, patient, and outgoing, comfortable initiating and engaging in conversations and activities during the service. Prior experience with dementia is not required as you will receive adequate training through your volunteering with us.
1. Environmental setup: prepare and arrange the day centre's communal area to ensure it is safe and dementia friendly.
2. Refreshment service: prepare and serve tea and coffee in accordance with preferences.
3. Socialisation: this role primarily involves engaging one-on-one or in group activities with people with dementia to enhance their social and cognitive wellbeing. Activities may include conversations, games, music.
4. Emotional support: offer patience and empathy to individuals with dementia, fostering a sense of security and trust.
Applicants must be empathetic, patient, and outgoing, comfortable initiating and engaging in conversations and activities during the service. Prior experience with dementia is not required as you will receive adequate training through your volunteering with us.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3 hours a week
Location:
Age UK Trafford, Sharples Building, 1-3 Church Road,
Urmston
M41 9EH