Dementia Care Specialist

6 days ago


Horsley, New South Wales, Australia Hammond Care Full time

About the Role:

HammondCare Horsley is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager to lead our Specialist Dementia Care Program and Step-down cottages. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will support people living with dementia experiencing very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored care and support to residents, including personal care and management of complex behaviours.
  • Work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Residential Care Operations, Geriatrician, Allied Health, and residents.
  • Develop and implement effective care plans to meet the needs of residents.
  • Maintain clinical oversight and professional competence as a Registered Nurse with experience in complex dementia-specific care.
  • Support and investigate clinical/resident incidents as required.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in specialised dementia and/or mental health service nursing for older people.
  • Significant experience operating as a specialist nurse preferably within Aged Care.
  • Demonstrated ability to support complex behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia, motivate and develop a team, and effectively work with other staff.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.


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