Job Description
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 Tamworth 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/