Elderly Care Assistant

You are there for elderly clients who need support in their daily lives. You help them to live as independently as possible and look together with them at what is required for that. From a good conversation or a shared activity to support with practical matters: no two days are the same. As a caregiver, you have your own caseload and work together with the client and a coordinating supervisor on personal care plans. An important part of your work is building a trusting relationship. You have an eye for how someone is doing, signal changes, and report any peculiarities. You also provide support where necessary with medication, finances, and other daily matters. Together with your colleagues, you ensure a pleasant, safe, and cozy living environment. You stimulate the self-reliance of clients and help them to maintain control over their own lives as much as possible. As a caregiver, you are given the space to make real contact and be meaningful to the elderly. You work 24 to 32 hours per week, in consultation. A great position for a caregiver in mental health care who likes to be close to clients and enjoys variety in their work.

The BW+ is part of the protected housing facility Lorentzweg in Bussum. We offer guidance and support in ADL to 26 residents aged approximately 70 years and older. The residents have a psychiatric background; some have a somatic care need. You will be working within a dedicated and experienced team of approximately 26 employees consisting of (coordinating) supervisors, assisting supervisors, household supporters, and activity coordinators. Together, we ensure a pleasant atmosphere in the group where everyone can be themselves. The location is easily accessible by bicycle and car as well as by public transport.

Temporarily based in Blaricum
Lorentzweg is temporarily located in the former Tergooi hospital in Blaricum (this location is also easy to reach and is located next to the highway). Our own building is being fully and modernly renovated. As soon as the renovation is complete, we will return to our renewed location at Lorentzweg.

Kwintes supports people with psychiatric or psychosocial vulnerabilities. We offer our clients professional help with living, working, and learning, to lead as independent a life as possible. You can find us in many different places in the center of the country; from Flevoland to Gouda. Recovery is a meaningful concept in the support that Kwintes offers. Employees of Kwintes rely on the recovery capacity of clients and support this process. We experience connection with our 2000 colleagues and together we commit ourselves every day to helping people. At Kwintes, we focus on what is possible, even when it comes to your career. We work from trust and offer you a meaningful job, the space to be yourself, and to get more out of yourself. Do you also see more in people?

• At least a completed MBO level 4 healthcare education relevant to the position.

• Knowledge of psychopathology, rehabilitation methodology, and presence methodology.

• You are flexible and willing to work varying shifts, including weekends. Sleep shifts are permitted, but not mandatory.

• A job in which you make a difference every day!

• A salary between € 2,888 and € 3,917 based on 36 hours (CAO GGZ, FWG 40).

• Your first contract is a temporary contract. If we are happy with each other, your next contract will be for an indefinite period.

• In addition to the statutory 8.33% holiday allowance, you receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.33%, and at Kwintes, we offer a balance budget of €1,000 gross per year pro rata to your employment. Our lease scheme for the most beautiful and best (electric) bicycles is also worth mentioning!

• An excellent pension scheme in which Kwintes contributes 50%.

• A wide range of education, training, and coaching; both through our Learning & Development department and via external parties.

Enthusiastic? We look forward to your response via our website. You will receive an initial response from us within a few working days. Would you prefer more information first? Please feel free to contact Wendy van der Vlis via wendy.vandervlis@kwintes.nl, she would love to tell you more!

The procedure consists of 2 interviews; the 1st interview is with the recruiter and the 2nd interview is on-site with 1 or 2 colleagues and a client. If applicable, a shadowing moment and the employment terms discussion will follow. Upon employment, we request a VOG (certificate of good conduct). This vacancy is posted both internally and externally. In the event of equal suitability, the internal candidate will take precedence.
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