Dementia Care & Support Coordinator

Job Description
Tradewind Australia works across the Aged Care sector in partnership with providers of services to the Victorian Communities. We recruit for a range of disciplines on behalf of Not for Profit, private and government organisations.
We are presently working with a well-respected, multi-cultural community service organisation who service their local communities with the provision of quality, responsive and compassionate care.
We currently have an opening for a Dementia Project Coordinator to join their team and be responsible for community engagement in the City of Casey.
Key Responsibilities:

• Improve the wellbeing of both clients living with dementia and their carers, whilst still living at home
• Provide dementia specific respite support services to both clients and carers
• Manage client and carer's needs assessment, reassessment and regular care plan reviews
• Responsible for onboarding new referrals through community engagement and M.A.C
• Facilitate and evaluate group sessions around Dementia

Prerequisites required for the role:

• Strong knowledge of ACAS, RAS and Case Management in aged care community setting
• Ability to liaise with Stakeholders and Community Services
• Project management experience in aged care setting desirable
• High level of motivation, proactiveness and team orientated approach
• Excellent time management, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a KPI focused environment
• Demonstrated understanding of client's living with dementia and carer needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with my aged care portal (M.A.C)
• Willing to travel for work when required (car & VIC license is a must)

This is a full-time permanent role offering a highly competitive renumeration including salary packaging. Hybrid work conditions available. This organisation offers genuine career progression and supportive management.
Tradewind Australia is a specialist recruitment service for the Social, Community and Aged Care sectors and we source highly qualified and experienced professionals to work with all providers within these services.
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