## Dementia Support CoachApplylocations: Horsley: Wollongongtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ2619**Dementia Support Australia is looking for passionate health and aged care professionals to join our growing team.*** Do you...* Love supporting and coaching staff, families and carers?* Have experience working with people living with dementia?* Understand the clinical, social and environmental factors that influence behaviour?* Solve problems in creative yet practical ways?* Communicate clearly and compassionately with a wide range of people?* Enjoy working hands-on in diverse care settings?* Want to be part of a supportive national organisation of skilled and friendly dementia professionals?* If this sounds like you, then we need to talk!**The Role**Make a meaningful impact every day by supporting people living with dementia as they transition from hospital to home or into residential care.As a Dementia Support Coach, you'll provide practical, relationship-based support, modelling and coaching for clients, carers and care staff across a variety of settings. This position offers professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to an innovative new project.**This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until June 2028 and is based out of Wollongong / Horsley area.****Benefits*** Market leading remuneration* Salary packaging: $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment* Flexible hybrid work arrangements with a strong focus on work–life balance* Additional training & career development opportunities* Leave benefits – including access to purchased additional annual leave* Reward and Recognition Program* Fitness Passports: access to gyms, classes and pools for you and your family* Free confidential counselling and wellbeing resources via our Employee Assistance Program* Exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and tyre care* Exclusive commercial discounts at JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys**Responsibilities*** Provide on-the-ground support and implement relationship-based strategies for clients, carers and care staff* Model and coach best-practice approaches to help carers and aged care staff understand and support people living with dementia* Implement recommendation plans with guidance from the Team Leader, Dementia Consultant and Senior Consultant* Facilitate and support the trial and implementation of brokerage items for clients and carers* Collaborate with peers to build capability across aged care teams and support quality, person-centred care**What do we need from you?*** Strong organisational and time-management skills in a busy work environment* Ability to work independently and collaboratively* A commitment to excellent customer service and constructive conflict resolution* A current driver's licence and safe driving record* Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate for up to five days at a time* Flexibility to work varying hours based on client and carer needs* Qualifications in a relevant field: Allied Health Assistant, Diversional Therapy, EN, Aged Care, Cert III/IV in Individual Support or Leisure and Health (highly desirable)**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: https://www.dementia.com.au/
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