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Respite Support Officer - Respite North BrisbaneInstitute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd • Morayfield, AU
Respite Support Officer - Respite North Brisbane

Respite Support Officer - Respite North Brisbane

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd • Morayfield, AU
5 days ago
Job description

About Us?

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

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 and eligible aged care clients.

About the Role?

As Respite Support Worker, your role is to implement and provide a program of respite services support activities to designated elderly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (and their carers), in line with Client Care Plans. The position will contribute to program development and review, ensuring elderly people have access to the most effective mix of services available, and that service provision is adequately coordinated and meets program objectives. Your day-to-day duties will include: Develop a Work Plan that details the steps and actions required to support a program of respite services to clients. Work actively with clients in line with Client Care Plans. Develop and implement programs to develop skills and abilities so they are able to make decisions affecting their lives, live as independently as possible and to help them participate in the community. Encourage clients to develop personal, community and social relationships. Help them develop and maintain independence and safety in personal care, health care and hygiene (such as eating, dressing, toileting and bathing).

About You?

  • Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
  • Current Criminal History Check
  • Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Qld Yellow Card)
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Minimum Certificate in Aged Care or relevant qualifications
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

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.

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