Dementia Expertise Specialist

3 hours ago


Daw Park, South Australia Hammond Care Full time

About the role

A unique opportunity has arisen to join HammondCare's Dementia Support Australia team as a dementia expert consultant. The successful candidate will work in a rewarding environment, providing expert consulting and advisory services to reduce the impact of behaviors on people living with dementia.

This fixed-term full-time contract until June 2026 offers a chance to make a lasting impact.

Job Description:
  • Provide Dementia-Specific Expert Consulting Services: Work within and outside of HammondCare to deliver expert consulting services related to dementia support.
  • Develop Staff Skills and Expertise: Enhance the knowledge and skills of aged care staff and carers to better understand individuals living with dementia.
  • Best Practice Support and Care: Develop and implement client-specific advice and recommendations, responding to changes in behavior.
  • Client Assessments: Conduct assessments for clients with behaviors related to dementia and provide resources for effective care provision and support.
  • Evidence-Based Guidance: Stay up-to-date with current evidence-based guidance and align it with the Dementia Centre's standards.
  • Practice Development Objectives: Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements.

We need someone who:

  • Has expertise in supporting people living with dementia
  • Has experience in Australian residential aged care and/or community aged care
  • Has high-level negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Can solve problems effectively and make informed decisions
  • Is able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Manages stakeholders well
  • Has a valid Australian driver's license and is willing to travel
  • Embraces empathy and patience
  • Has relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care, or Mental Health

In return, you can expect:

  • Market-leading remuneration package
  • Salary packaging opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • Dementia-specific training and career development opportunities
  • Leave benefits with the option to purchase additional annual leave
  • A reward and recognition program
  • Access to fitness passports with full facility access for yourself and your family
  • Free independent and confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program


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