The Dementia Carer Award
This award will be given to an individual who can reflect the specific skills needed to manage and deliver servicessensitive to the needs of older people with dementia, and which reflects an awareness of the provider organisation
that investment in this type of service provision will meet increasing demand in the future.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the term Dementia
- Understands and demonstrates treating each person as an individual by giving a personalised service
- Explains how you help a person continue to make the best use of their skills and abilities (encouragement, reassuring routine, common sense)
- Demonstrates the importance of communication skills (listening skills, attention to body language, speaking clearly etc.)
- Is able to show a good understanding of nutritional issues of people with dementia
- Examples of how good night time care for people with dementia is achieved(achieving periods of peaceful sleep and occupation while awake)
- Is able to demonstrate how they have made a difference in dementia care
- Can give examples of risk taking in good care provision
- Has a passion for improving care/lives of people with dementia
- Adaptability, alertness and responsiveness to the people they care for will be looked for by the judges
