About the Role
Full‑time Dementia Consultant (also known as Dementia Advisor) on an Fulltime basis at our Waratah NSW site.
Focused on improving the lives of individuals living with dementia by applying dementia‑specific clinical knowledge and skills in a residential aged care setting. As a key member, you will mentor care staff to enhance their support and implement HammondCare's Philosophy of care and Case management framework.
Responsibilities
* Provide dementia‑specific expert advisory services within HammondCare services, through participation in regular clinical review meetings.
* Coach and mentor staff, building their ability and capacity to manage dementia related situations and escalations.
* Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements.
* Participate in team meetings, professional supervision and team activities.
* Evaluate and report using HammondCare processes to communicate, monitor and manage work delegations and projects.
* Participate in projects and behaviour management planning.
Qualifications
* 3 years proven experience working with people living with dementia.
* Registered Nurse or Allied Health qualification (essential). Further qualification in Training and Assessment highly desirable.
* Demonstrated skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching others.
* Confidence with conducting care tasks such as personal care and resident general support.
* High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills.
* Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills relevant to aged and dementia care context.
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal.
* Strong administrative and computer skills using Microsoft Office products.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
* Market leading remuneration.
* Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
* Additional training & career development opportunities.
* Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
* Reward and Recognition Program.
* Fitness Passports – full facility access to gyms, group classes and pools for you and your family.
* Free independent, confidential counselling services with wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Exclusive discounts at MyCar, Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans.
* Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung.
Contact
For all questions about the role, email Sarah:
Legal / EEO Statements
All short‑listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and complete an NDIS Workers Screening Check, amongst others.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
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