Support Specialist for People with Dementia

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDementia Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Support Specialist for People with Dementia

About the Role

A unique opportunity to work in a dynamic team, providing support and coaching to individuals and families affected by dementia.

The successful candidate will facilitate on-ground support, implementing relationship-based strategies, modeling, and coaching with clients, carers, and care staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with peers to develop skills, expertise, and/or applied knowledge of aged care staff and carers to understand people living with dementia and develop best practice support and care.
  • Support the implementation of recommendation plans on the ground, drawing on modeling and coaching techniques, and seek guidance from senior consultants as required.
  • Facilitate and support the trial and implementation of brokerage items with clients and their carers, and seek guidance from senior consultants as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritise in a busy work environment.
  • 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 consistent provision of exceptional service to internal and external customers.
  • A current driver's licence and safe driving record.
  • Willingness to travel and work intrastate and interstate for up to five days at a time to support the delivery of services.
  • Qualification in 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.

What We Offer:

  • Market leading remuneration.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Dementia specific training & career development opportunities.
  • Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave.
  • Reward and Recognition Program.
  • Discounted healthcare memberships and access for individuals or families to local gym, pool and fitness centres.
  • Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.
  2. Applicants must provide evidence of Influenza and COVID vaccinations.

Competitive salary, excellent working conditions, and a collaborative work environment make this an attractive opportunity for professionals seeking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with dementia.

  • Dementia Care Specialist

    4 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeSupport Full time $42,000 - $60,000

    Specialist Younger Onset Dementia Support Worker">We provide personalized care and support to individuals with younger onset dementia, offering a range of services including permanent care, respite care and day programs in Canberra. Our low staff-to-guest ratio ensures each individual receives tailored support throughout the day.">We have a unique enterprise...

  • Dementia Support Coach

    5 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Hammondcare Full time

    **About the role**A rewarding opportunity for passionate Dementia professionals to join the Dementia Support Australia (DSA) team at HammondCare on a** Fixed Term Full-time contract until Jun 2027 **with flexibility to work across any of our locations in NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, QLD, WA or TASDementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support,...

  • Dementia Care Specialist

    4 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeCare Full time $114,659 - $124,969

    Unlock Your Potential as a Dementia Support CoachA rewarding opportunity awaits passionate professionals to support individuals living with dementia. We are seeking a skilled Dementia Support Coach to provide on-the-ground support, model and coach best practice care, and develop expertise in aged care staff and carers.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with...

  • Dementia Support Coach Act

    2 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Hammondcare Full time

    **About the role**A rewarding opportunity for passionate Dementia professionals to join the Dementia Support Australia (DSA) team at HammondCare on a** Fixed Term Full-time contract until June 2026 in Canberra Office.**Dementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support, implementation of relationship-based support strategies, modelling and coaching...

  • Dementia Lead

    7 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Ldk Seniors' Living Full time

    2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from LDK Seniors' LivingTalent Acquisition | Strategic Workforce Planning | People & CultureAbout LDK Seniors' LivingLDK Seniors' Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey.Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness...

  • Dementia Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia LDK Seniors' Living Full time

    2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from LDK Seniors' LivingTalent Acquisition | Strategic Workforce Planning | People & CultureAbout LDK Seniors' LivingLDK Seniors' Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency &...

  • Dementia Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia LDK Seniors' Living Full time

    2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from LDK Seniors' LivingTalent Acquisition | Strategic Workforce Planning | People & CultureAbout LDK Seniors' LivingLDK Seniors' Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency &...

  • Senior Dementia Care Specialist

    6 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDementia Full time $90,000 - $115,000

    Lead Dementia Care ManagerWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to oversee the coordination of care services for residents living with dementia.The successful candidate will report to the Clinical Lead and strive to ensure flexible and individualized care that is underpinned by a philosophy of independence and enablement.The ideal candidate...

  • Dementia Care Worker

    5 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Community Home Australia Full time

    Community Home Australia is a specialist younger onset dementia service providing permanent care, respite care and day programs across Canberra. We have staffing ratios of 1:3 twenty four hours a day in a non-institutional setting.We have our own enterprise agreement with Fair Work Australia that offers significantly better wages and entitlements to all...

  • Dementia Services Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDementiaCare Full time $100,000 - $120,000

    About the RoleWe are seeking a confident leader to oversee the coordination of care services for residents living with dementia.The successful candidate will ensure flexibility and individualised care that is underpinned by a philosophy of independence and enablement.Key responsibilities include:Identifying and addressing the clinical, health and social care...