Dementia Care Specialist

3 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Amana Living Full time
About the Role

The McCusker Nurse is an expert in dementia care, providing support and guidance to carers of people living with dementia in metropolitan Perth. This role acts as a key resource, connecting individuals with dementia-specific agencies and fostering connections within the community.

This permanent part-time position requires 45.6 hours of work per fortnight, with flexible rostering across three nominated days each week. The successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Subiaco.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide person-centred information, education, and/or counselling to individuals and their carers via telephone, written, and face-to-face communication.
  • Offer expert advice and resources to support carers of people living with dementia.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals living with dementia, their carers, and the broader community.
  • Foster advocacy and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Ensure timely and seamless referrals to external and internal service providers.
  • Implement regular surveys to collect and report outcome measure data from services provided.
  • Maintain accurate client record management and ensure reporting aligns with Amana Living's policies and procedures.
  • Where possible, provide education about dementia and McCusker Nurse services to aged care providers, assessment teams, and other community groups.


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