Dementia Support Specialist

24 hours ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia beBeeDementia Full time $96,000 - $110,000

The Opportunity

A fulfilling opportunity to be part of a Dementia Centre initiative supporting individuals living with dementia transitioning from hospital settings to home or residential care.

This role offers the chance for professional growth and exposure to a new project, making it suitable for those looking to advance their career.

The Role

This is a fixed-term contract until 2028. The position is based in Bendigo.

Benefits

  • 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 emphasizing work-life balance
  • Additional training & career development opportunities
  • Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
  • Reward and Recognition Program
  • Fitness Passports: full facility access including gyms, group classes, and pools for yourself and your family
  • Free independent and confidential counseling 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

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate 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 provide best practice support and care
  • Support the implementation of recommendation plans on the ground, utilizing modeling 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

What We Need From You

  • Strong organizational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritize 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 license and safe driving record
  • Willingness to travel and work intrastate and interstate to support the delivery of DC services
  • Qualification in a 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

About This Role

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

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