Community Support Worker (NQ) - Hervey Bay at IUIH

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Care, Domestic Assistance, Patient Transport, First Aid, CPR, Client Care Planning, Indigenous Community Engagement, Case Documentation

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health About Us? The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The focus of IUIH Aged Care team is to work with the local Indigenous community and relevant key stakeholders to increase access to comprehensive care and provide well-coordinated, quality in home care services to eligible aged care clients. About the Role? The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care to the eligible aged members of the community in their homes. This role includes domestic assistance and transport activities. The role will be required to perform in accordance with Client Care plans, the Community Care Common Standards and the IUIH Policies and Procedures. Your day-to-day duties will include: Assist with general client care, domestic assistance, and transport activities Provide daily assistance to clients by supporting them to maintain their independence to remain in their own home Provide domestic assistance Provide quality care at all times Relieve other domestic assistance as required Apply first aid when required Carry out extra duties as required Assist in the planning, implementing, reviewing and evaluating programs Assist in reviewing client care plans and update client information when required Check equipment regularly and report any faulty equipment to the Team Leader About You? Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) Current Criminal History Check Current First Aid and CPR Certificate Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities What Can we Offer? At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people. Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service. Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs. Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies. Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more. Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options. IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.

Responsibilities

Provide direct in-home care, domestic assistance, and transport for eligible aged members of the Indigenous community. Support clients in maintaining their independence while following care plans and organizational policies.