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HammondCare Cardiff is currently looking for Part time Carers who want to take their career and professional experience to the next level by joining our Specialist Dementia Care Program.

About Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP)

SDCP is a transitional care program offered by Hammond Care in NSW for people who experience severe to very severe BPSD. We Offer a small cottage, an eight bedded home designed by the experts of Dementia Centre to provide a safe environment to meet the specific needs.

• This role works in a team of experienced and highly trained Specialist Dementia Carers, with higher staff to resident ratio's they provide tailored individual care to each resident including personal and domestic support within the residential cottage.
• You will be working closely with and supported by the team of experts including Psychogeriatrician, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Program Manager, and Dementia Advisors.
• The HammondCare unique model of care places the residents needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents.
• Training, education and ongoing support through onsite CNC, SDCP educator, Dementia Centre experts and Workplace coaches
• Participate in comprehensive weekly review of residents, as well as the development of behaviour support plans and strategies.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Unlimited work rights, permanent resident or Australian Citizen – essential
• Hold a Cert lll or Cert lV in Aged Care
• Experience is essential - dementia care, NDIS or complex needs
• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people living with Dementia & a want to make a difference in their lives
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Must be available to work Mornings or afternoons part time
• Have knowledge & experience caring for people living with Dementia & their needs

What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?

• Flexible working environment to deliver a healthy work/life balance
• Gain access to multiple health and fitness facilities at a low fee with Fitness Passport
• Onsite workplace trainers committed to your ongoing training & development
• HammondCare College to provide your ongoing opportunities to grow
• Access to fuel and Car servicing discounts
• Access to Not-for profit salary packaging

About HammondCare:

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We are an organisation that is led by our values, our passion is improving the quality of care for people in need.

As one of Australia's most innovative health & aged care providers, we champion life for every person in our care.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, complete a NDIS Worker's Screening check.

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn't responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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HammondCare provides health, aged and dementia care expertise that empowers the people that we serve.

Regarded nationally and internationally as one of Australia's most innovative health and aged care providers, HammondCare offers hospital care, residential care and community services.

HammondCare is passionate about improving quality of life for people in need and has a particular commitment to dementia care, palliative care and research as well as to people who are financially disadvantaged.

HammondCare provides health, aged and dementia care expertise that empowers the people that we serve.

Regarded nationally and internationally as one of Australia's most innovative health and aged care providers, HammondCare offers hospital care, residential care and community services.

HammondCare is passionate about improving quality of life for people in need and has a particular commitment to dementia care, palliative care and research as well as to people who are financially disadvantaged.

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