Dementia Support Coach

6 days ago

Malvern, 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 with possibility to extend, based out of our Malvern Office._**

Dementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support, implementation of relationship-based support strategies, modelling and coaching with clients, carers and care staff.
- Work collaboratively 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 develop best practice support and care.
- Support the implementation of the recommendation plans on the ground, drawing on modelling 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 do we need from you?**
- Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritise 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 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 DC services.
- Willingness to work flexible hours at times and as required to meet the assessed needs of clients and carers.
- 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's in it for you?**
- 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.
- All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and provide evidence of Influenza and COVID vaccinations_

**_ This role is offered on a Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until June 2026 with possibility to extend. This role can be based out of our Malvern or Yarraville office in VIC._

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