Dementia Advisor

Employment Type: Permanent full time

Hours: 76 hour a fortnight

Salary: TBD

Location: Geelong

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Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we're on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next hundred years.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, you'll become part of a proud history built on over 100 years of expertise, skill and care. As Dementia Advisor for the VIC SW region, you'll use your experience in dementia care, assisting people living with dementia to live as safely as possible at home. As this is a new position, you will also your initiative and experience to establish and grow this service within the Mercy team and the broader community.

What you'll bring

It takes a special kind of person to work in healthcare or community services. If you are genuinely interested in helping others, then you'll find you can build something here and find your place in a team of 10,000 hearts.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Suitable qualification and experience supporting older people living with dementia and their families, as per position description- Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective client care and management.- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.- Valid Driver's license

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- NDIS workers screen clearance

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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