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Dementia Support Australia is looking for passionate health and aged care professionals to join our growing team.Do you...Love supporting and coaching staff, families and carers?Have experience working with people living with dementia?Understand the clinical, social and environmental factors that influence behaviour?Solve problems in creative yet practical ways?Communicate clearly and compassionately with a wide range of people?Enjoy working handson in diverse care settings?Want to be part of a supportive national organisation of skilled and friendly dementia professionals?If this sounds like you, then we need to talk!The RoleMake a meaningful impact every day by supporting people living with dementia as they transition from hospital to home or into residential care.As a Dementia Support Coach, you''ll provide practical, relationshipbased 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.This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until February 2028 and is based out of our Cardiff office in New South Wales.BenefitsMarket leading remunerationSalary packaging: $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainmentFlexible hybrid work arrangements with a strong focus on worklife balanceAdditional training & career development opportunitiesLeave benefits including access to purchased additional annual leaveReward and Recognition ProgramFitness Passports: access to gyms, classes and pools for you and your familyFree confidential counselling and wellbeing resources via our Employee Assistance ProgramExclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and tyre careExclusive commercial discounts at JB HiFi and The Good GuysResponsibilitiesProvide onground support and implement relationshipbased strategies for clients, carers and care staffModel and coach bestpractice approaches to help carers and aged care staff understand and support people living with dementiaImplement recommendation plans with guidance from the Team Leader, Dementia Consultant and Senior ConsultantFacilitate and support the trial and implementation of brokerage items for clients and carersCollaborate with peers to build capability across aged care teams and support quality, personcentred careWhat do we need from you?Strong organisational and timemanagement skills in a busy work environmentAbility to work independently and collaborativelyA commitment to excellent customer service and constructive conflict resolutionA current driver''s licence and safe driving recordWillingness to travel intrastate and interstate for up to five days at a timeFlexibility to work varying hours based on client and carer needsQualifications in a relevant field: Allied Health Assistant, Diversional Therapy, EN, Aged Care, Cert III/IV in Individual Support or Leisure and Health (highly desirable)Ready to make a change? Apply Now!All shortlisted applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.For more info on DSA, check out our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr