Companion for Aging Clients

You help our aging clients achieve a meaningful old age - with attention, humor, and care. No two days are the same: sometimes it's about a pleasant outing, sometimes about intensive care, and sometimes simply about truly being there.

We live on a beautiful estate in Zwammerdam in various groups of 14 to 16 residents. We are adults to elderly people with an intellectual disability. Some of us are quite independent, others need help with washing or eating. One person needs structure, another primarily needs companionship. We love games, a walk, and above all, enjoying small moments. You are needed to make our days start well and end pleasantly. With patience, attention, and joy, you help us make our old age a little more beautiful.

As a companion within our residences, you work with aging clients with an intellectual disability; some clients also deal with dementia. You support them in daily life, where ADL care (such as washing, dressing, and eating) is an important component, for which all aids are available to perform the care as well as possible. You also help with household tasks and contribute to a pleasant, safe, and clean living environment.

Additionally, together with colleagues, you organize fun moments and outings: a walk in the sun, cooking together, or an afternoon of listening to music - all to make life just a little bit more beautiful. Within our residences, we also deal with palliative care.

We would like to look together with you at what fits, in terms of duties and work location. Do you want to help out at our residences for a few hours alongside your busy day as a homemaker, do you want to work a few hours alongside your studies, or do you want to combine your working hours with another residence? That is possible; we are happy to think along with you! In the context of "Together more is possible," we will create a work package together that aligns with your wishes and talents.

You are someone who:

• is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and work hard;
• provides warmth and patience for clients who sometimes exhibit certain behaviors;
• has an eye for detail - both in care and in the household;
• finds it important to work together within a team that supports one another;
• is available for flexible hours - from (short) evening shifts, weekend shifts, and holidays to day shifts;
• has completed a care education at a minimum of level 2 (Care & welfare, Social Work, Sport & Exercise, etc.). If you have knowledge of LACCS, that is a plus.

• A gross monthly salary of € 2.373 - € 3.902 based on 36 hours, according to the CAO Gehandicaptenzorg (FWG 30/ 35/ 40), depending on education and position
• Immediate permanent appointment, with contract hours in consultation (0-36 hours per week)
• Ample opportunities for training and development
• Year-end bonus of 8.33%, 8% holiday allowance, and pension via Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn
• 144 vacation hours and 57 balance leave hours per year based on a 36-hour work week
• Travel allowance
• Tax benefit of up to € 750 per year, for example for a bicycle, phone, laptop, or sports subscription.

At Ipse de Bruggen, you will often work with vulnerable clients. Therefore, we are very careful in our selection policy. For this reason, the application for a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), checking references, and requesting information from the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate are part of the selection procedure.

For information, you can contact care manager Robin de Vries, tel: 06 - 83 10 33 97.