Dementia Support Coach | SA

at  HammondCare

Greater Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate18 Jun, 2024Not Specified18 Mar, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

  • Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritise in a busy work environment and competing demands.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service principles including conflict resolution to ensure the consistent provision of exceptional service to internal and external customers
  • A current driver’s licence and safe driving record
  • Willingness to travel and work intrastate and interstate for up to five days at a time to support the delivery of DSA services.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours at times and as required to meet the assessed needs of clients and carers.
  • Relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Enrolled Nurse (EN), Aged Care, Cert III or IV in Individual Support or similar highly desirable

Responsibilities:

A rewarding opportunity for passionate Dementia professionals to join the Dementia Support Australia (DSA) team at HammondCare on a Fixed Term Full-time contract until June 2025 at our Daw Park, South Australia Office.
Are you ready to drive change, combine caring, creativity and allied health and/or clinical skills to solve problems? Join the Dementia Support Australia Team to deliver Australian Government funded dementia behaviour support services. Apply your expertise in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches, implement practical, innovative and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise or respond to changes in behaviour related to dementia, anywhere in Australia.

Dementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support, 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/or 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 the recommendation plans on the ground, drawing on modelling and coaching techniques, and seek guidance from Team Leader, Dementia Consultant and Senior Consultant as required.
  • Facilitate and support the trial and implementation of brokerage items with clients and their carers, and seek guidance from Team Leader, Dementia Consultant and Senior Consultant as required.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

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Greater Adelaide SA, Australia