Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner &/or Registered Nurse who is passionate about high-quality, person-centred care for people living with dementia? Join Carrington's Quality, Risk & Assurance team!
· Lead dementia-specific services across our community to enhance the well-being, dignity, and independence
· Enjoy leading best practice at an organisational & program level, while enabling care for individual residents and their families
· Rewarding role in an established but growing organisation committed to best practice in the Macarthur region
About Us
Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.
The Opportunity
As the Dementia Care Coordinator, you will lead with purpose, shaping high quality dementia care that empowers residents, supports families, and inspires staff as a key member of our growing Quality, Risk & Assurance team.
This Full-Time onsite role is a unique opportunity to utilise your clinical & practice expertise, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to delivering person-centred dementia care to support dignity, independence, and quality of life. This role is available for a temporary contract of minimum 1 year.
Responsibilities:
* Leading the delivery of dementia care services across Carrington Care
* Developing and implementing individualised, person-centred care plans & conducting comprehensive assessments
* Drive best practice dementia care processes, supporting and educating staff in dementia care best practices
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external specialists
* Fostering a dementia-friendly environment and culture
* Engaging families, providing emotional support, and facilitating support groups
Driving innovation through research, quality improvement, and policy development
About you:
Essential
* Registered Nurse, with other relevant qualifications desirable (e.g. Behaviour Support Practitioner, Allied Health Professional)
* Minimum 2–3 years' experience with supporting dementia or other functional cognitive disorders
* Expertise in dementia care principles and behavioural strategies
* Experience in clinical governance & risk activities
* Experience in clinical leadership, mentoring and training staff
* Passion for quality care & continuous improvement
* Strong communication and leadership skills
NDIS Worker Check (or willing to obtain)
Enjoy our Benefits:
* Competitive Pay, including loadings, potential performance-based increases
* Access to full not-for-profit Salary Packaging, making up to $18,550 of your income tax-free!
* 15% employee discount at our onsite Rocksalt restaurant
* 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
* Enjoy our "Carrington Day" – an additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
* Staff immunisation program
Free on-site parking and beautiful gardens
To Apply
Please submit your application including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section.
For enquiries, contact
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