Join HammondCare as a Dementia Support Coach. This fixed term contract (until July 2028) is based in Cardiff, New South Wales, Australia.
Overview
A rewarding opportunity to support people living with dementia transitioning from hospital settings back to their homes or into residential care. This role offers professional growth and exposure to a new project.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate on the ground support and implementation of relationship‑based support strategies, modelling and coaching with clients, carers and care staff.
* Work collaboratively with peers to develop the skills, expertise and applied knowledge of aged care staff and carers to understand the person living with dementia and develop best practice support and care.
* Support the implementation of recommendation plans on the ground, drawing on modelling and coaching techniques, and seek guidance from team leaders and consultants as required.
* Facilitate and support the trial and implementation of brokerage items with clients and their carers, and seek guidance from team leaders and consultants as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and the ability to prioritise in a busy work environment.
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service principles, including conflict resolution.
* A current driver's licence and a safe driving record.
* Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate to support delivery of services.
* Qualification in a relevant field (Allied Health assistant, Diversional Therapy, Enrolled Nursing, Aged Care, Cert III or IV in Individual Support / Leisure and Health, or similar).
Benefits
* Market‑leading remuneration.
* Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
* Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work‑life balance.
* Additional training and career development opportunities.
* Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
* Reward and recognition program.Fitness passports – full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
* Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
* Exclusive discounts at MyCar, Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans.
* Exclusive commercial discounts for JB Hi‑Fi and The Good Guys.
All short‑listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.
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