Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal community located on the Spinifex Lands in the Western Desert region of Western Australia. The Spinifex Health Service (SHS) manages the Tjuntjuntjara community’s Community Home Support Program (CHSP) and approaches health service delivery from a holistic perspective. Our aim is to close the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal CHSP clients through a multi-faceted approach that includes a high level of attention to personal well-being and the social determinants of health, as well as providing basic services and clinical and primary health care. For the CHSP Program to be effective, it is essential that all staff view their role from a client-based service perspective and work together for the benefit of the whole community.
To this end it is essential that all employees be team oriented and prepared to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Our goal is to empower CHSP clients by adopting a wellness approach and building capacity to address their needs. All SHS employees must abide by their contract of employment and code of conduct and apply themselves to their duties with professionalism, integrity, ethical practice and with due diligence. The organisation has a strong commitment to the provision of services that are culturally appropriate and safe for Aboriginal clients.
The trainee Support Worker will assist the health staff to provide services in line with the CHSP Guidelines to CHSP Clients. The Support Worker will assist clients with activities (including but not limited too cultural activities), personal care, and laundry services. This role will eventually transition to an Assistant in Nursing role that Spinifex Health will support the successful applicant in pursuing. It will be the expectation that you will work for Spinifex Health 12 months post qualification . In the event you do not, you will be required to pay back the fees.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include, working with CHSP client to:
- Undertake and assist with domestic duties as identified on worksheet. These include general household cleaning, washing of clothes and bedding, cleaning bathroom, living areas and toilets.
- Ensure accurate record keeping is done, and reported to manager or nurse in charge.
- Assist in meal planning and ordering of ingredients with cost efficiency in mind.
- Prepare meals and deliver them in a timely manner to the community.
- When delivering meals, scan the environment and report potential or actual safety concerns to the manager.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of information regarding clients and their families.
- Undertake training and attend staff meetings as required.
- Adhere to organisations policies and procedures.
- Maintain good records of financial transactions and activities to ensure reporting is accurate and timely. Use Communicare to input data for reporting purposes
- No on-call duties
- Work with Health Manager on cultural programs like Cultural Care Connect and the Elders Care Support Program
- Be involved in Health Promotional work
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to support those people requiring assistance.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Personal drive and resilience, including ability to live and work in a remote location.
- Good problem-solving skills.
For further details, please contact:
Kwabena Ansah, manager
e: manager@spinifexhealth.org.au
m: 0466 542 584
w: www.spinifexhealth.org.au
