- Facilitating individual and group information and education sessions, to people living with dementia, those with cognitive concerns and/or, their families and carers
- Providing support with referrals to diagnostic, health and community support services by utilising local referral systems and supporting clients to navigate the aged care and disability systems as appropriate
- Ensuring services are delivered from an enablement perspective, empowering clients to take an active role in directing their own care and services
- Documenting all client activity and other appropriate information in line with professional and legal standards
- Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of the impacts of dementia for individuals, carers and their support networks.
- Experience and knowledge of group facilitation and group dynamics.
- The ability to work with clients in a goal-directed way, develop care plans and implement practical strategies for clients, problem solve and enable positive outcomes.
- Empathic approach and the ability to quickly build rapport with a diverse range of clients.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, including the use of active listening and reflective questioning.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn and use software systems.
- Agile mindset and the ability to quickly adapt to change.
- Formal qualification in a related field of either Social Work, Allied Health, Nursing and/or significant experience working with clients in the delivery of a community-based service or within a health-related field.
- Diversity and Equality
- Respect and Inclusiveness
- Integrity and Accountability
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Dementia Support Specialist - Cairns City, Australia - Dementia Australia
Description
You are applying for the position of Dementia Support Specialist with Dementia Australia. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
This position is located in: Cairns - Professional House
Close date: Mon, 20 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.
About the role
Permanent part-time (3 days/week) hybrid role based in Cairns QLD, starting June 2024. Reporting directly to the Team Leader Client Services, you will be responsible for:
What is in it for you?
Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
Leave allowances: In addition to an annual leave allowance of 20 days (pro-rated if part time), you will also receive three days paid end of year closure leave, one day paid birthday leave, up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.
Work/life balance: Flexible work arrangements, typically 2 days per week in the office.
Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
Our values
About us
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
For specific role enquiries, please contact
Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria under 'About You' will not be considered.
