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Support Worker - In Home - Gold Coast

Dementia Australia
  • Progressive Peak Body for Dementia
  • Attractive salary packaging options
  • Casual opportunity

Dementia Australia is a well-known and respected organisation transforming the experience of people impacted by dementia by elevating their voices and inspiring excellence in support and care free from discrimination.

We are currently seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our Client Services team based at the Gold Coast. As a Support Worker you will be responsible for providing quality supports consisting of domestic duties, community based respite, social support services and personal care for people with dementia and their family carers, based on person-centred practice. Dementia Australia runs two state of the art respite centres on the Gold Coast.

To be successful in the position, you will meet the key selection criteria as outlined below, be a team player and show an absolute commitment to the delivery of high quality dementia services and support within your region.

Key Selection Criteria:

  1. An understanding of dementia and its impact on the person with dementia, their family and carers
  2. Previous experience in a similar role within a community or respite service
  3. Ability to engage in meaningful relationships with people with dementia, support their abilities, promote their dignity and provide reassurance and validation of their feelings
  4. Ability to plan and facilitate age appropriate activities based on the interest of participants
  5. Ability to create and sustain an environment that supports and empowers people with dementia
  6. Proven ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  7. Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication

Certificate III in Aged Care or demonstrated equivalent experience is a must.

In return, you will be offered a flexible and supportive work environment as well as a number of attractive staff benefits. This role does involve travel within the region so access to and willingness to use own car (reimbursement provided) is essential.

The position descriptions can be found on our website.

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