Dementia Support Specialist

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hammond Care Full time

About the Role:

  • We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as a Dementia Support Specialist.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with people living with dementia and their families, providing expert support and guidance to improve their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting families and caregivers to understand the impact of dementia on individuals
  • Equipping carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources
  • Developing reports that effect change on the ground and improve quality of life for people living with dementia
  • Working in partnership with the broader Dementia Support Australia to build capability across the home and aged care sectors

Requirements:

  • Expertise in supporting people living with dementia
  • Experience in Australian residential aged care and or community aged care
  • High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
  • A current Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel
  • Empathy and patience
  • Relevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health

What We Offer:

  • Market leading remuneration
  • Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
  • Additional training & career development opportunities
  • Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
  • Reward and Recognition Program
  • Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
  • Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
  • Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
  • Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys


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