Hi, I have recently took on a new position in a care home for dementia patients. I have just completed my induction and have been informed I will be placed in the late stages of dementia unit.
With no previous care experience with this type of illness and coming from a youth work background I am feeling a little anxious about working with the later stages.
I want to succeed in every way to help a residents life happier and easier lives but was taken back when shown around the unit I will be doing 12 hour shifts in.
Have any carers had this initial feeling of uncertainty and doubt before settling in to this new environment and taking on this challenging symptoms?
I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance that this worry passes and any tips that will help me to be the best support I can be for the residents.
Thank you
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not” - Dr. Seuss
With no previous care experience with this type of illness and coming from a youth work background I am feeling a little anxious about working with the later stages.
I want to succeed in every way to help a residents life happier and easier lives but was taken back when shown around the unit I will be doing 12 hour shifts in.
Have any carers had this initial feeling of uncertainty and doubt before settling in to this new environment and taking on this challenging symptoms?
I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance that this worry passes and any tips that will help me to be the best support I can be for the residents.
Thank you
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not” - Dr. Seuss