Dementia Support Assistant

Eldercare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Eldercare in Adelaide is seeking a Dementia Support Assistant to deliver one-on-one engagement for residents with cognitive changes, supporting daily living and wellbeing. You will work closely with the Memory Support Unit team to create comforting, meaningful experiences that foster independence and belonging.

The role emphasizes empathy, excellent communication and initiative, with shifts across a 24.5-hour fortnight pattern.

Qualifications

• Be a vibrant and enthusiastic person to join our team.
• Possess a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care – or equivalent
• Have 6 months experience in Aged Care
• 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 organisational skills
• Have the ability to think autonomously and show initiative
• Be able to interact positively with residents and their families

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 up to do so by site management

Job description

Join Eldercare as a Dementia Support Assistant and become part of a team that values empathy, integrity and collaboration.

You’ll help create supportive daily experiences, meaningful engagement and a sense of belonging for residents living with cognitive changes.

About The Role

Shifts are - Week: 1 Friday 15:00 - 20:00 & Week 2 Monday/Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00 + Friday 10:00 - 20:00 (24.5 hours per fortnight).

The Dementia Support Assistant provides individualized one-on-one support and engagement to residents living with dementia, mainly in Eldercare Memory Support Units.

This role will work closely with the site based leadership team with best practice and professional support provided by Clinical Nurse Consultant – Dementia, to provide high-quality care and support to residents.

• 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 up to do so by site management

What You Will Bring

• 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 organisational skills


• Have the ability to think autonomously and show initiative


• Be able to interact positively with residents and their families

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of apurpose-driven organisationthat values compassion and community


• Salary packaging optionsto increase your take-home pay


• Ongoingtraining and development opportunities


• Join a team that feels more like family

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased 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.