Residential Support Worker Elderly Care in the Netherlands

As a residential support worker in elderly care, you are a familiar face for elderly clients with psychiatric issues. You support people who, in addition to age-related care needs, also deal with psychological vulnerabilities. You offer support in daily life and ensure a fine balance between personal care and psychiatric guidance. ADL and personal care are an important part of your work. You help clients with washing, dressing, and other daily care moments. Additionally, you provide structure, stimulate independence, and support clients with their psychological vulnerability. You have an eye for changes in behavior and health and know how important personal attention and a trusted bond are. As a residential support worker in elderly care, it is precisely with those small moments that you make a big difference.

You work at a cozy location in a quiet village in Doorn, with a spacious green garden and a convivial atmosphere. Within walking distance, you will find a drop-in center where residents gather for coffee and activities. There is also an apartment where semi-ambulatory guidance is provided. A wonderful place to truly make a difference as a residential support worker in elderly care!

Yvonne van Gent-Dekker (personal support worker) would love to tell you more about her workday:

"My day begins with a handover, after which I distribute medication, drink coffee with residents, and accompany them to appointments. We walk regularly and contribute together to good care. What makes my work special is the involvement. I celebrate small successes with residents and derive much satisfaction from the contact. That makes my work valuable every single day."

Sitiolaan 1 is a location for sheltered living with an average of 30 clients, divided into two groups: long-term stay and temporary stay. We are looking for a colleague for the long-term stay team. Clients between the ages of 60 and 85 with a psychological vulnerability live in this group. Each client has their own apartment.

Somatic care is also provided at this location for support. The guidance is focused on practical and psychological support, so that clients can continue to live at the location for as long, healthy, and independently as possible.

The team places great value on pleasant cooperation and there is a nice, convivial atmosphere at the location.

Watch the location video for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSfrSJAxa_g

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?

You have an eye for what elderly people need to feel safe, heard, and valued. With your involvement and warm approach, you contribute to a trusted living environment.

• You have a relevant healthcare diploma at MBO level 4, or are in the final year of a relevant HBO/WO healthcare program.

• You have an affinity for elderly care, ADL, and mental health vulnerability.

• You can work independently and actively seek collaboration with colleagues.

• You are flexibly deployable and also work irregular shifts, including an occasional sleep-in shift.

• 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? Feel free to contact Fabiënne Koenen (recruiter) via fabienne.koenen@kwintes.nl or via Whatsapp at 06-21326180. She will be happy to tell you more!

Want to know more about this position? Please contact Sofie Wilms (personal mentor) via 06-29733067 | sofie.wilms@kwintes.nl or Marcella Blaauw (residential mentor) via 06-50084745 | marcella.blaauw@kwintes.nl.

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 conditions interview will follow. Upon employment, we request a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct). This vacancy is posted both internally and externally.
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