Dementia Consultant

2 weeks ago

Bendigo, Australia HammondCare Full time

**The Opportunity**

A rewarding opportunity to be involved in a Dementia Centre initiative looking to support people living with dementia who are transitioning from hospital settings back to their homes or into residential care.

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

**The role**

**_ This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until July 2028. This role is based out of 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 with an emphasis on work life balance
- Additional training & career development opportunities
- Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Free independent and confidential counselling 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**
- Support families, caregivers and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individual.
- Equip carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources including behaviour support planning.
- Be able to synthesise information, through observation and written documentation to provide recommendations that are relationship centred and informed by evidence based best practice.
- Develop reports that are contextualised to individual situations and people, that effect change on the ground and improve quality of life for people living with dementia.
- Undertake a range of assessments that help to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care network.
- Work in partnership with the broader Dementia Support Australia to build capability across the home and aged care sectors.
- Contribute to research, projects and programs and work innovatively to meet the changing needs of the sector
- Work on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise and knowledge.

**What do we need from you?**
- Expertise in supporting people living with dementia
- Experience in Australian residential aged care and or community aged care
- Be relatable and able to share knowledge in a way that supports change at all levels
- High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent stakeholder management
- A current Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel
- Empathy and patience
- Relevant qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health is essential
- All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check._
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves._

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