Dementia Care Aide — Patient‑Centered Impact

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped

Meals and entertainment capped

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a Health Care Worker for Blakiston Lodge Oak to deliver high-quality care within the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP). You will support residents with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing throughout all care stages.

You will work as part of a team, following resident care plans, adapting care delivery to changing needs, and contributing to system improvements to enhance care and service delivery for

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care.
• Sound literacy and documentation skills.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Experience in aged care or inpatient care, especially caring for people living with dementia.
• Able to undertake shift work as required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of care and services as outlined in the resident care plan that is consistent with relevant standards and legislation and within scope of practice
• Make adjustments to care delivery and care plan to reflect residents current care requirements.
• Implement system changes that improve care and service delivery for all residents

Skills

Literacy + documentation

NDIS screening

Shift work

Aged care experience

Dementia care experience

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Job description

Barwon Health is seeking a Health Care Worker for Blakiston Lodge Oak to deliver high-quality care within the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP). You will support residents with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing throughout all care stages.

You will work as part of a team, following resident care plans, adapting care delivery to changing needs, and contributing to system improvements to enhance care and service delivery for