Dementia Support Assistant - Glengowrie

at  Eldercare

Eldercare is seeking a dedicated a Dementia Support Assistant at Eldercare Allambi at Glengowrie.
Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit 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 Allambi.
The Dementia Support Assistant is a new role to Eldercare and 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.

• 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

Shift times for this position are below;
Week 1
Wednesday 15:00 - 20:00
Week 2
Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday 10:00 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 20:00
Monday 10:00 - 15:00

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

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