Dementia Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hammond Care Full time

About the role

A rewarding opportunity for passionate Dementia professionals to join the Dementia Support Australia team at HammondCare on a Fixed Term Full-time contract in Canberra Office.

The Dementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support, implementation of relationship-based support strategies, modelling and coaching with clients, carers and care staff.

  • Work collaboratively with peers to develop the skills, expertise and/or applied knowledge of aged care staff and carers to understand the person living with dementia and develop best practice support and care.
  • Support the implementation of recommendation plans on the ground, drawing on modelling and coaching techniques, and seek guidance from Team Leader, Dementia Consultant and Senior Consultant as required.
  • Facilitate and support the trial and implementation of brokerage items with clients and their carers, and seek guidance from Team Leader, Dementia Consultant and Senior Consultant as required.

Key requirements

  • Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritise in a busy work environment and competing demands.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service principles including conflict resolution to ensure the consistent provision of exceptional service to internal and external customers.
  • A current driver's licence and safe driving record.
  • Willingness to travel and work intrastate and interstate for up to five days at a time to support the delivery of DC services.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours at times and as required to meet the assessed needs of clients and carers.
  • Qualification in relevant field; Allied Health assistant, Diversional Therapy, Enrolled Nursing (EN), Aged Care, Cert III or IV in Individual Support / Leisure and Health or similar highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

  • Market leading remuneration.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Dementia specific training & career development opportunities.
  • Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
  • Reward and Recognition Program.
  • Discounted healthcare memberships and access for individuals or families to local gym, pool and fitness centres.
  • Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.

For more info on DSA, check out our website: https://careers.hammond.com.au/jobs/search/dementia-expertise

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