Dementia Support Coach at HammondCare

Cairns, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Support, Dementia Care, Clinical Factors Understanding, Social Factors Understanding, Environmental Factors Understanding, Problem Solving, Communication, Compassion, Hands-on Support, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Independent Work, Collaborative Work, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 April 2028 and is based out of our Brisbane, Cairns or Sunshine Coast Office in QLD. 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/ Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing practical, relationship-based support, modeling, and coaching for clients, carers, and care staff across various settings to support people living with dementia transitioning between care environments. Responsibilities include implementing relationship-based strategies, modeling best practices, implementing recommendation plans, and facilitating the trial of brokerage items.