Our Aged Care at Home Branch in Bundaberg is currently looking for their next Dementia Advisor to join the team
Your Role
As a Dementia Advisor you will be supporting the most important people in our organisation - our clients.
Your tasks will include:
- Providing person centered dementia support to people living with dementia at home and their carers.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, behavioural analyses, care planning, and enablement strategies.
- Delivering recommendations both verbally and through written reports.
- Coordinate care and facilitate referrals to appropriate local services and supports.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and support through planned reviews and follow-up assessments.
- Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, data collection, reporting, and other operational requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, health professionals, and key stakeholders through networking, and service promotion.
Your Attributes
We are looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients lives.
Someone who brings:
- Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline.
- A positive and proactive approach to health, wellbeing, and client outcomes.
- Creativity and confidence in problem solving.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- A commitment to maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation.
Key Selection Criterion
You will be someone who has:
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and coordinating community-based dementia services and supports.
- Experience is conducting comprehensive assessments and developing client centred care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Proven ability to work independently, balance competing demands and exercise sound professional judgement.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, carers, health professionals, and community and industry stakeholders.
Additional Skills Required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new computer systems and software.
- Highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Sound understanding of continuous quality improvement principles and practices.
- Strong commitment to complying with all relevant Workplace Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
- Be vaccinated (and maintain up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19
- Current Police Screening Certificate
- Current Queensland driver's licence
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
How You will Benefit
You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:
- 5 weeks annual leave as standard
- Annual leave loading
- Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
- Private health insurance discounts
- Uniform and laundry allowance
- Fully Maintained Marked Vehicle
- Employee Assistance Program
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health or gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
