Job Description
The Opportunity
n A rewarding opportunity to be involved in a Dementia Centre (DC) initiative to support people living with dementia who are transitioning from hospital settings back to their homes or into residential care.
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This role offers the chance for professional growth and exposure to a new project, making it a perfect fit for those looking to advance their career.
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The role
n This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until June ****. This role is based out of our Hervey Bay office in Queensland, Australia.
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Market leading remuneration
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Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
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Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
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Leave advantages - purchased additional annual leave
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Reward and Recognition Program
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Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
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Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages.
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Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
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Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys
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Responsibilities
n The Dementia Support Coach will facilitate on the ground support, implementation of relationship-based support strategies, modelling and coaching with clients, carers and care staff.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What do we need from you?
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Strong organisational abilities, including effective time management and ability to prioritise in a busy work environment and competing demands.
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The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service principles including conflict resolution to ensure the consistent provision of exceptional service to internal and external customers
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A current driver's licence and safe driving record
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Willingness to travel and work intrastate and interstate to support the delivery of DC services
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Qualification in relevant field; Allied Health assistant, Diversional Therapy, Enrolled Nursing (EN), Aged Care, Cert III or IV in Individual Support / Leisure and Health or similar highly desirable
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All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.
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📌 Dementia Support Coach (Queensland)
🏢 Dementia Support Australia
📍 Queensland