Job Description
About us
Daybreak is a charity providing critical care for people living with dementia.
We have 3 day centres with fun activities including music, crafts, dancing, games, and social time for people living with dementia throughout Oxford.
You can play a vital role and make a difference in people’s lives. Do you want to be part of a friendly and fun team?
We are looking for a personable, service-orientated Care Worker with experience in providing care to older adults. The ideal candidate will be capable of providing individualised and holistic care while also prioritising the safety of the clients, and will work well in a team environment. Our day centre provides assistance to elderly individuals and clients with physical disabilities, and we are interested in hiring an individual with interpersonal skills and the ability to support clients living with dementia.
Responsibilities:
- Greet residents warmly
- Support running games, crafts, and singing
- Recognise when clients are upset and know how to defuse these situations.
- Assist members with eating
- Work in a team setting.
Essential skills
- Enthusiastic with ability to take initiative
- Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
- Excellent team player
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships
WHY WORK WITH US?
What makes us truly special is both our mission and our people. We believe that amazing things can happen when we care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.00-£11.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Day range:
Flexible Language Requirement:
Physical setting:
Shift:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford, OX4 7FX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dementia care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: One location
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