Join Eldercare as a Dementia Support Assistant! 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 workplace 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,
About The Role
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
About The Opportunities
13 sites across Adelaide Metro and Yorke Peninsula
Permanent part time & casual opportunities
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.
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📌 Expression Of Interest - Dementia Support Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Eldercare
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