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 April 2028 and is based out of our Daw Park Office in South Australia.
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)
All short‐listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.
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