Dementia Consultant

The Hammond Care Group

Bendigo, Australia
Market leading remuneration; salary pyckaging: $15...
On-site
Experience with people living with dementia
Knowledge of clinical, environmental, and psychosocial issues
Creative and practical problem-solving
Apply knowledge in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to implement practical, innovative, and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise, or respond to changes in behaviour 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 changes in behaviour related to dementia.
  • Support families, caregivers, and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individual and equip them to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources.
  • The role is offered as a Fixed Term Full-time contract up until March 2028 with the potential to be ongoing, based in Bendigo and/or surrounds.

Matching Summary

Apply knowledge in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches to implement practical, innovative, and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise, or respond to changes in behaviour 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; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with people living with dementia
  • Knowledge of clinical, environmental, and psychosocial issues
  • Creative and practical problem-solving
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability to new technology
  • Experience in Australian health or aged care

Nice-to-have

  • Supportive organisation with skilled professionals
  • Work-life balance emphasis
  • Enjoy working autonomously

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care, Dementia or Mental Health (highly desirable)
  • Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel
  • Experience in Australian health, hospitals or aged care

Work Rights

Not specified

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