Dementia Support Assistant

Join Eldercare as a Dementia Support Assistant

Location: Eldercare Seaford & Goodwood
Type: Part Time

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

Eldercare has exciting opportunities for Dementia Support Assistants to join the team at the following sites:

- Eldercare Seaford
- Eldercare Goodwood

**About the Role**

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

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

**Eldercare Seaford**

Week 1 - Wednesday/Friday & Week 2 - Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Monday 15:00 - 20:00 (30 hours per fortnight)

**Eldercare Goodwood**

Week 1 - Sunday 15:00 - 20:00, Monday & Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00 & Week 2 - Monday 10:00 - 20:00 & Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00

**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 a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Join a team that feels more like family

To view the Job & Person Specification for this role, please click here.

If you have a commitment to quality care and being part of an inspiring team, please register your interest with us.
- 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._