Dementia Centre Advisor

Description:

Genuinely make a difference to the lives of people living with dementiaOpportunity to travel to different aged care facilities and into the communityLong term contract till June 2026 with likelihood to extend
About The Role
A rewarding opportunity for a passionate Dementia professional to join the Dementia Centre Team at HammondCare on a Fulltime basis at our Cardiff site.
The role focuses on improving the lives of individuals with dementia across HammondCare services by building staff capacity to deliver best practice care. The Dementia Centre Advisor will support staff at all levels in implementing HammondCare’s Model of Care and Case Management framework. As a Dementia Centre Advisor, you will engage in projects and contribute to knowledge generation on best practice dementia care. You are capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Benefits
Market leading remunerationSalary 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 balanceAbility to travel across Australia to support programs if desiredAdditional training & career development opportunitiesLeave benefits – purchased additional annual leaveReward and Recognition ProgramFitness 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 PlansExclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys
Responsibilities
Understand and engage with HammondCare Mission in Action, Model of Care, Case Management Framework and practice guidelines, policies and procedures.Providing dementia specific expert advisory services within HammondCare services, through participation in regular clinical review meeting and on the ground support across all cottages for the site allocated.Be expert in and utilise the HammondCare Model of Care, Case Management Framework and practice guidelines, policies and procedures are adhered to in individual client/cottage consulting work.Build staff capacity through communication, education, mentoring and coaching in practice, this can include spending time with the team on the ground, conducting case study discussions and review of documentations (e.g. CPAT, BSPs etc.).Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements.Provide support through mentoring and modelling in the SDCP onsite (where applicable) and be active part of CRT and CAC. This support can extend to other HC SDCPs as needed.Access current evidence-based guidance and knowledge, ensure it is aligned with the Dementia Centre and utilise to inform all activities in the role.Utilise agreed HammondCare and the Dementia Centre processes to communicate, monitor and manage work delegations and projects including evaluation and reporting.Participate, contribute and learn as part of the Dementia Centre team in team meetings, professional supervision and team activities.Work on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise and knowledge.
What do we need from you?
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Australian Aged Care Industry AND able to demonstrate currency in your field of expertiseRegistered Nurse or Allied Health qualification, with further education in Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40110), including TAEASS502 and TAELLN411 or higher, is highly desirable.Demonstrated skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching othersKnowledge and skills in relation to adult learners and development of learning resourcesHigh level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skillsAbility to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlinesProblem solving and decision-making skills relevant to the aged and dementia care contextStrong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal.A current drivers licence and safe driving record.Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services and across AustraliaStrong administrative and computer skills using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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://careers.hammond.com.au/jobs/search/dementia-expertise
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