Dementia Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Seaford, Victoria, Australia Eldercare Full time

Eldercare
is seeking dedicated a Dementia Support Assistant at Eldercare Seaford.

  • Eldercare is a leading notforprofit aged care provider in South Australia with in excess of 1600 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care._
  • Eldercare has an exciting opportunity for a Dementia Support Assistant to join the team at Eldercare Seaford.

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 highquality 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

_The following shifts are available on a permanent part time contract;_

Week 1
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00

Sunday 15:00 - 20:00

Week 2
Wednesday 15:00 - 20:00

Thursday 10:00 - 15:00

Friday 15:00 - 20:00

Monday 15:00 - 20:00

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Be a vibrant and enthusiastic person to join our team
  • 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
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be enthusiastic and motivated, showing a willingness to learn
  • Have great time management and organisational skills
  • The ability to think with initiative
  • Be able to interact positively with residents and their families

If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you:

  • Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing
  • An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our residents
  • A valuesdriven organisation
  • A great team environment with variety in the role
  • Ongoing professional development in a caring environment
  • Modern facility with onsite parking
  • 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 welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected._
  • 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 smokefree environment across all sites._

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