Care Assistant (Plus)

About This Role

This role as a care assistant involves supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities across two distinct groups at Pitershof, focusing on both developmental progress for younger residents and quality of life for older ones. You will provide essential personal care and medical observation, adapting your approach to meet the specific needs of each group.

Responsibilities

• Work with jong adults with severe to very severe multiple disabilities (EMB/(Z)EMB), focusing on small developmental steps
• Observe and report on medical issues, discomfort, and behavior in jong adults
• Engage in experience-oriented activities such as music, movement, and sensory materials with jong adults
• Try new approaches to continue assessing progress with jong adults
• Shift focus to quality of life and guiding decline for older residents with Down syndrome and (early) dementia
• Provide a meaningful day for older residents
• Provide care, proximity, safety, and structure
• Create a homely atmosphere with colleagues
• Perform daily personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, shaving, and nail clipping
• Carefully perform personal care, which is at the heart of the work
• Signal and report medical attention needs
• Act punctually and know when something requires attention
• Ask for help in a timely manner when needed
• Adapt quickly to changing situations like understaffing, medical emergencies, or seizures
• Undertake activities and discover what works for residents, daring to go beyond fixed routines
• Be technically accurate in care, paying attention to details for medical attention and daily personal care

Requirements

• Completed training as a Care Assistant or Care Assistant Plus at MBO level 2

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and training via Good Habitz and the 's Heeren Loo Academy
• 144 hours of vacation and 57 hours of balance leave for a 36-hour workweek
• 8% holiday allowance in May and an 8.33% year-end bonus in December
• Guidance and support from experienced colleagues and specialists
• Work based on the client's care needs, while ensuring it aligns with your wishes and possibilities

Important Details

• Schedule: 36 hours per week

Application Process

• No hassle - just a good conversation. Your CV can come later.

About the Company

's Heeren Loo supports people with mild or severe (intellectual) disabilities across the Netherlands, offering tailored care from light to intensive. The company has years of experience and scientifically-backed knowledge, guiding thousands of clients daily and supporting employees in their professional growth.