Dementia Consultant

HammondCare

Daw Park, South Australia, Australia
Market leading remuneration; salary pyckaging: $15...
Hybrid
Experience with people living with dementia
Knowledge of clinical issues
Psychosocial issues affecting behaviour
Apply knowledge in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to implement practical, innovative, and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise, or respond to behaviour changes related to dementia

Job Summary

  • Apply knowledge in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to implement practical, innovative, and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise, or respond to behaviour changes related to dementia.
  • Support families, caregivers, and clinical staff by modelling, coaching, and developing resources to prevent and respond to behaviour changes, and undertake assessments to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care network.
  • Benefits include market-leading remuneration, salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangements, additional training, leave benefits, a reward and recognition program, fitness passports, and exclusive discounts.

Matching Summary

Apply knowledge in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to implement practical, innovative, and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise, or respond to behaviour changes related to dementia.

Salary

Market leading remuneration; Salary packaging: $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with people living with dementia
  • Knowledge of clinical issues
  • Psychosocial issues affecting behaviour
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability to new databases and technology

Nice-to-have

  • Supportive organisation culture
  • National team of professionals
  • Emphasis on work life balance
  • Willingness to travel regionally

Key Requirements

  • Australian health, hospitals or aged care experience
  • Knowledge of dementia types and behaviour management
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to share knowledge effectively
  • Prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Great written communication and report writing skills
  • Comfortable with databases and online systems
  • Current Australian driver's licence
  • Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care, Dementia or Mental Health qualifications (highly desirable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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