Support Partner

Summary:

The Dementia Foundation is a contemporary, person-centred care organisation specialising in young onset dementia. We offer advocacy, innovative, custom designed home and living options, along with a wide range of tailored services and programs. Our approach focuses on creating highly engaged and individualised living environments, empowering individuals and their families through unique strategies that respond to real life needs with compassion and creativity.

Our Mission

To provide an individualised, person-centric approach to all clients, implementing services to enhance quality of life and setting standards of excellence.

The Dementia Foundation – Because every mind matters!

What we offer:

• A supportive, friendly, inclusive team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• A culture where you bring your whole self to work.

What we need:

Male Support Partners – Community shifts in Rockingham

About the job

The role is an integral part of supporting people with dementia and requires empathy, patience, and understanding. You will support our clients and their families by creating a safe and familiar environment in their home or ours, assisting them in maintaining routines, engaging in meaningful activities, and providing emotional support. These are essential ingredients for a person with dementia’s well-being and quality of life.

Must haves:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with Dementia.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Certificate of Completion – NDIS Quality, Safety and You Module
• Current valid driver’s licence
• Reliable fully insured vehicle
• Medication Competency
• Infection Control
• Right to Work in Australia such as passport, visa, birth certificate.
• Cert III-IV (Preferred)

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to high quality service for people we support including tending to their healthcare needs.
• Support the rights, interests, and needs of people we support.
• Help those we support to participate in social and leisure activities.
• Make meaningful shift notes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of opportunities for people we support based on their goals, aspirations, interests and wishes.
• Ensure support plans are reviewed on an on-going basis as per policy and procedure.