
Community Support Worker
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
Posted 17 days ago
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 Aged Care and Disability Services team aims to provide support services to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50 or living with a significant and/or permanent disability to be more independent and to actively participate in their communities. We have locations across the South East Queensland region including, North Brisbane, South Brisbane, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Hervey Bay/Maryborough.
About the Role?
As a Community Support Worker based at our Morayfield office, you will provide domestic and social support to our eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged members. The role will require you to perform in accordance with Client Care plans and the Aged Care Standards. The successful applicant will join a diverse support team that thrives in supporting our elders in their homes.
• Assist with general client care, including undertaking personal care, domestic assistance, social support, respite, meals and transport activities.
• Encouraging and supporting the independence of our elders to remain in their own homes.
• Providing a tailored service to our clients in line with their care plan
About You?
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support
• Reliable vehicle with proof of registration
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification – willingness to obtain upon commencement
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders especially in a home environment, respecting their traditional culture, values, and personal ways of doing things
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
About Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to the Indigenous population of South East Queensland (SEQ).
The Institute was established in 2009 by the four Community Controlled Health Services in SEQ to provide for the needs of Australia’s second largest Indigenous population.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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