Dementia Support Coach

Dementia Support Australia

Daw Park, South Australia, Australia
Market leading remuneration; salary pyckaging: $15...
On-site
Experience working with people living with dementia
Understanding of clinical, social, and environmental factors influencing behaviour
Creative problem-solving skills
Dementia Support Australia is seeking a Dementia Support Coach to provide practical support for individuals living with dementia, particularly during their transition from hospital to home or residential care. The role emphasizes relationship-based coaching for clients, carers, and aged care staff in a supportive organizational culture

Job Summary

  • Make a meaningful impact every day by supporting people living with dementia as they transition from hospital to home or into residential care.
  • Provide practical, relationship-based support, modelling and coaching for clients, carers and care staff across a variety of settings.
  • This position offers professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to an innovative new project.

Matching Summary

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Dementia Support Australia is seeking a Dementia Support Coach to provide practical support for individuals living with dementia, particularly during their transition from hospital to home or residential care. The role emphasizes relationship-based coaching for clients, carers, and aged care staff in a supportive organizational culture.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience working with people living with dementia
  • Understanding of clinical, social, and environmental factors influencing behaviour
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Clear and compassionate communication
  • Hands-on experience in diverse care settings
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to excellent customer service
  • Constructive conflict resolution skills

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for supporting staff, families, and carers
  • Desire to be part of a supportive national organisation

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications in Allied Health Assistant, Diversional Therapy, EN, Aged Care, Cert III/IV in Individual Support or Leisure and Health (highly desirable)
  • Current driver’s licence and safe driving record
  • Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate for up to five days at a time
  • Flexibility to work varying hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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