Dementia Education Specialist

4 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Canterbury District Health Board Full time
Dementia Education Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced registered health professional to join our Older Persons Mental Health Community Team as a Dementia Education Specialist.

This exciting opportunity involves designing and facilitating dementia-specific education sessions, developing person-centred support for other registered health professionals in aged residential and home-based care. The role extends to the wider OPMH service, offering support, advice, care-plan mapping, and education to OPMH staff.

About You:

The successful candidate will be a confident practitioner with suitable experience working with clients with dementia, who has a passion for developing, promoting, and facilitating person-centred dementia care education. Experience in developing and presenting educational resources is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and facilitating dementia-specific education sessions for registered health professionals.
  • Developing person-centred support and care plans for older persons with dementia.
  • Providing expert advice and guidance on dementia care best practices.

About Us:

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and value a workforce that reflects the community we serve.



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