Coordinator Pause Program Home Care

**Job no**: 497148 **Work type**: Part Time Fixed Term Contract **Location**: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs **Categories**: Professional Role **_Why Choose Amana Living?_** Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services. **_ Our Vision:_** A community where every older person is honoured and valued. **_ Our Mission:_** To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life. **_ Our Values:_** Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust. We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers. **Our Benefits** - Competitive rates - Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 - School holidays childcare assistance - Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave - Health and wellbeing programs and more - Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing. - Access to our Employee Assistance Program At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference **_ The Role_** The Pause Program is a pilot initiative aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of both family carers and people living with dementia by offering tailored respite experiences. The coordinator supports this by developing person-centred care plans and working closely with clients and carers to deliver flexible respite options. The goal is to improve outcomes and help people with dementia remain living well at home for longer. **_ Key responsibilities:_** **Program Development and Implementation** - Support the Manager in implementing the Pause Program with clients and carers. - Engage with participants to provide timely, person-centred dementia respite support. - Identify and coordinate informal and formal respite options tailored to individual needs. - Use validated tools to support self-care and wellbeing reflection. - Contribute to the development of a respite model based on pilot outcomes. - Deliver individual and group education on respite and dementia care. - Co-design and implement respite planning tools with carers and clients. - Create personalised Respite Plans in collaboration with carers and clients. - Build partnerships with internal/external stakeholders to strengthen community capacity. - Maintain professional knowledge to ensure quality support. **Communication and Teamwork** - Work with clients, carers, and stakeholders to ensure coordinated care. - Contribute to team meetings and provide program updates as required. **Operations, Administration and Documentation** - Maintain accurate documentation in line with procedures and standards. - Use electronic systems to manage data and report as per funding requirements. - Coordinate with the Operations Support Officer for administrative tasks. - Support the development and rollout of the Dementia Respite Support Guide. - Complete other administrative tasks as required for the role. **_ About you_** You have experience working with people living with dementia and their carers, along with a strong understanding of the challenges they face. You’re a confident communicator with well-developed interpersonal, record-keeping, and computer skills. With a background in community education and operational roles, you’re both collaborative and capable of working independently. You bring a professional, proactive attitude, a growth mindset, and a deep sense of empathy, enabling you to build rapport and contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of others. **_ Essential Criteria:_** - Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies - Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance _(within 6-months validity)_ - Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks - A formal qualification in a related field, e.g. allied health, nursing. - Current APHRA Registration without restrictions, or equivalent - Western Australian C Class Driver’s License. - Experience supporting people living with dementia **_ How to apply_** - If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately._ **Advertised**: 20 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time **Applications close**: **Position Description