Dementia Support Coach - Hospital to Community and Residential Care Transition
A rewarding opportunity to be involved in a Dementia Centre (DC) initiative supporting people living with dementia transitioning from hospital to home or residential care.
This role offers professional growth and project exposure, ideal for career advancement.
Role Details
This is a Fixed Term Contract until July 2028, based in Daw Park.
* Market-leading remuneration
* Salary packaging: $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 annually for entertainment benefits
* Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace emphasizing work-life balance
* Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
* Reward and Recognition Program
* Fitness Passports: access to gyms, group classes, pools for you and your family
* Free counselling sessions and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program, available in multiple languages
* Exclusive discounts at MyCar and JB HI-FI, The Good Guys
Responsibilities
The Dementia Support Coach facilitates on-ground support, implements relationship-based strategies, models, and coaches clients, carers, and care staff.
* Collaborate with peers to develop skills and knowledge of aged care staff and carers to understand and support people with dementia
* Support plan implementation using modelling and coaching, seeking guidance as needed
* Facilitate and support brokerage items with clients and carers, with guidance from supervisors
What We Need From You
* Strong organisational skills, effective time management, ability to prioritise
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Commitment to customer service and conflict resolution
* Current driver's licence and safe driving record
* Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate
* Relevant qualifications such as Allied Health Assistant, Diversional Therapy, Enrolled Nursing (EN), Aged Care, Cert III or IV in Support/Leisure and Health, or similar (highly desirable)
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