Dementia Support Assistant

Eldercare Inc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Australia is seeking a Dementia Support Assistant to provide care and support to residents with dementia. The role involves meaningful engagement and creating a safe environment. Candidates should have a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent and at least 6 months of experience in aged care. This position offers attractive staff benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing

Ongoing professional development

Modern facility with onsite parking

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• 6 months experience in Aged Care.
• Experience arranging recreational or leisure activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care to residents living with dementia.
• Engage residents with meaningful activities.
• Create a safe environment promoting autonomy and wellbeing.

Job description

Overview

Expression of Interest - Dementia Support Assistant

Job No: ELD1520

About Eldercare

Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with in excess of 2000 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.

We are always interested to receive applications from enthusiastic people who are passionate about working in Aged Care.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and support to residents living with dementia, including assistance with emotional support
• Engage residents with meaningful activities that are aligned with their background and interests, and which generate comfort, familiarity and positive emotion
• Create a safe and supportive environment for residents, promoting independence, dignity and optimal wellbeing
• Foster a calm and reassuring environment, responding empathetically to residents\' emotional needs
• Provide back up to care staff assisting residents with activities of daily living if called upon to do so by site management

About the role

• 13 sites across Adelaide Metro and Yorke Peninsula
• Permanent part time & casual opportunities

We look for people who can promote and model the behaviours that underpin Eldercare\'s values of respect, accountability and connection.

To be successful you will have

• Be a vibrant and enthusiastic person to join our team
• Possess a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care – or equivalent
• Have a 6 months experience in Aged Care
• Be experienced in participating and arranging recreational or leisure pursuits
• Have specific experience in working with Older People (it would be an advantage if you have dementia specific experience)
• Be passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of our residents
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic and motivated, showing a willingness to learn
• Have great time management and organisationalskills
• Have the ability to think autonomously and show initiative
• Be able to interact positively with residents and their families

What we offer

• Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing
• An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our residents
• A values-driven organisation
• A great team environment with variety in the role
• Ongoing professional development in a caring environment
• Modern facility with onsite parking

Eldercare encourage you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare\'s values of respect, accountability and connection.

As this is an expression of interest, we will contact you when a vacancy becomes available.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:

• Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.