Dementia Support Assistant
vor 1 Woche
Eldercare is seeking dedicated Dementia Support Assistants at our new facility located in Goodwood.
Start 2025 with a new job and career with a values-driven not-for-profit organization.
Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees.
Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Dementia Support Assistant to join the Eldercare team.
The Dementia Support Assistant provides individualized one-on-one support and engagement to residents living with dementia 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.
Responsibilities:Provide individualized 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, generating 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.Minimum Requirements:Possess a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care – or equivalent.A Certificate IV in health and leisure is desirable (but not required).Minimum 6 months experience in Aged Care.Experienced in participating and arranging recreational or leisure pursuits.Specific experience in working with Older People, an advantage if dementia specific.Be passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of our residents.Be enthusiastic and motivated, showing a willingness to learn.Have great time management and organizational skills.The ability to think with initiative.Be able to interact positively with residents and their families.Benefits:Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing.An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our residents.A values-driven organization.A great team environment with variety in the role.Ongoing professional development in a caring environment.Work in a new facility opening in 2025.Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes while modeling the behaviors underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability, and connection.
To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since the date of issue.
Immunisation Policy:Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year.Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines.Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff, and volunteers bring.
Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background, or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.
Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organization.
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.
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