Dementia Care Advisor

UnitingCare Queensland • Bloomington, IN

19h • $47

About The Position

Dementia Care Advisor | BlueCare | Statewide Specialised Services Join an established centralised function of specialised dementia care Permanent full-time position $46.81 p/h + Not For Profit salary packaging benefits + Staff discounts BlueCare has embarked on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality care in the community setting. Being part of this established centralised function of Statewide Dementia Care team, you will be working with a team of passionate, like-minded professionals. With a dedicated focus on providing high level care based on assessed client needs that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community. Your part in our Statewide Specialised Team Reporting to the Dementia Care Manager, Statewide Specialised Service, you will support BlueCare’s neighbourhoods in providing support, guidance and strategies to personal carers, in the delivery of high quality in-home dementia care. With our clients’ wellbeing always in mind, you will deliver direct in-home or telehealth support to people living with Dementia and their families by providing: Information and tools specific to individual circumstances. Assistance to access BlueCare support services and programs to maintain health and well-being. Carer Support. Techniques to cope with individual behavioural concerns. Advise meaningful activities and equipment from a comfort interventions library, to engage people living with Dementia. Under the guidance of the Dementia Consultant Care planning and assessment as per review schedule and change in clients’ needs. What makes a difference for us? You’ll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service. Coupled with high level listening and problem solving skills, you will have the ability to develop an understanding of the client’s needs and providing quality advise in ensuring our client’s ability to self-manage and live more independently.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in the delivery of a community-based service or health related field especially in Dementia.
• Cert IV or higher level of qualification will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience of working with carers of people with dementia, people living with dementia and their families; and demonstrated ability to provide recommendations/suggestions to improve the lives of people living with dementia.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Demonstrated ability to network with, consult and respond to the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• deliver direct in-home or telehealth support to people living with Dementia and their families by providing: Information and tools specific to individual circumstances.
• Assistance to access BlueCare support services and programs to maintain health and well-being.
• Carer Support.
• Techniques to cope with individual behavioural concerns.
• Advise meaningful activities and equipment from a comfort interventions library, to engage people living with Dementia.
• Care planning and assessment as per review schedule and change in clients’ needs.

Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees