Dementia Consultant

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia HammondCare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

A rewarding opportunity for a passionate Dementia professional to join the Dementia Support Australia Team at HammondCare on a Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until October 2027 based in Daw Park.
You'll play a vital role in delivering our Dementia Support Australia Program, working collaboratively to improve lives and implement best practices. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to exceptional service, your expertise will empower others to support those living with dementia. Join us in this meaningful journey
 

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
     

Ready to make a change? Apply Now
All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

For more info on DSA, check out our website: 

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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