Specialised Carer - Dementia Care

HammondCare Caulfield is currently looking for Casual Specialised Carers – Dementia Care to join our team. Applicants must be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including night shifts.

Essence of the role:

With our unique model of care which places the residents’ needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. This role requires you to provide tailored care including personal support within the residential home.

• Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting etc
• Provide life engagement
• Support residents with levels of dementia
• Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies

All new staff will complete an onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses and Managers on site.

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience

• Work Life balance with no rotating rosters
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
• Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
• Applicants with Cert lll or Cert lV in Aged Care would be viewed favourably

Does this sound like you? Apply Now!

For more information please contact [email protected]

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, and complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check.

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.