Dementia Support Coach | Hybrid Work & Impact

HammondCare

Newcastle-Maitland

Hybrid

AUD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

HammondCare leads Dementia Support Australia (DSA) and seeks a Dementia Support Coach to work across Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast NSW. You will train aged care staff, deliver evidence-based dementia support, and collaborate with teams to implement care plans.

This fixed-term role runs to June 2028 from our Cardiff office, with interstate travel as needed. The role emphasizes empathy, coaching skills, and hands-on guidance for carers and staff.

Qualifications

Experience coaching adults in care settings to support dementia clients.
Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.
Strong organisational and time-management skills for busy environments.
Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate to support Dementia Support Australia services.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with peers to develop the skills and knowledge of aged care staff and carers.
Support implementation of Dementia Support Australia plans on the ground.
Coordinate brokerage items with clients and carers to improve quality of life.
Build rapport with staff and carers to boost confidence in dementia care practices.

Skills

Coaching

Aged care experience

Customer service

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Cert III in Aged Care / Health Support

Cert IV in Leisure & Health

Job description

This fixed-term role runs to June 2028 from our Cardiff office, with interstate travel as needed. The role emphasizes empathy, coaching skills, and hands-on guidance for carers and staff.

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