Dementia Advisor

About the role
A rewarding opportunity for a passionate Dementia professional to join HammondCare on an Permanent Full-time basis at our Woy Woy location.
Dementia Consultant, known within HammondCare Residential as a Dementia Advisor, focuses on improving the lives of individuals living with dementia by applying dementia-specific clinical knowledge and skills in a residential aged care setting. As a key member, you will mentor care staff to enhance their support and implement HammondCare’s Philosophy of care and Case management framework. You will work closely with teams across the organisation, and build capacity, share expert knowledge, and contribute to the development of evidence-based care practices.
Some other responsibilities include:
On the ground support. Providing dementia specific expert advisory services within HammondCare services, through participation in regular clinical review meetings
Coaching staff, building their ability and capacity to deal with dementia related situations and escalations. Build staff capacity through communication, education, mentoring and coaching in practice; this can include spending time with the team on the ground and lead by example with care support, but also conducting case study discussions and review of documentations
Plan engagement with individuals and teams to achieve agreed practice development objectives and quality improvements
Participate, contribute and learn as part of the Residential team in team meetings, professional supervision and team activities
Evaluation and report by utilising HammondCare processes to communicate, monitor and manage work delegations and projects including evaluation and reporting
Participating in projects and behaviour management planning
What do we need from you?
3 years of Proven experience working with people living with Dementia is essential
Registered Nurse or Allied Health qualification essential. Further qualification in Training and Assessment is highly desirable
Demonstrated skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching others
Confidence with conducting care tasks such as personal care and resident general support
High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
Problem solving and decision-making skills relevant to the aged and dementia care context
Strong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal
Strong administrative and computer skills using Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience
Market leading remuneration
Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
Additional training & 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, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung
For all questions about the role, email: cslater@hammond.com.au
All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and complete a NDIS Workers Screening Check, amongst others.
For more info on DSA, check out our website: https://careers.hammond.com.au/jobs/search/dementia-expertise
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.