Dementia Support Assistant

Eldercare

📍 Wayville, South Australia, Australia

Part time Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Join Eldercare as a Dementia Support Assistant and become part of a team that values empathy, integrity and collaboration.

You’ll help create supportive daily experiences, meaningful engagement and a sense of belonging for residents living with cognitive changes.

Location: Eldercare The Lodge, Wayville

Type: Permanent Part Time (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday) - 10:00 - 15:00 (40 Hours)

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 ...