* Position
Title: Support Worker Aged Care (Part-Time)
* Duration: Part-time
Fixed term until 30 June 2026
* Base Salary: $72,413 p.a. (pro-rata for 32
hours /week) as per HPCS 2.1.
This
position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination
Act 1996 (NT).
WHO ARE WE?
Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health
Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to
providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services
and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli
Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.
ABOUT THE
ROLE
The Support Worker
Aged Care delivers high-quality, culturally safe care to Elders across
centre-based, community, and in-home settings, providing
practical care supports to enable Elders to remain at home living an active,
self-determined and meaningful life. Services are delivered in accordance with
program guidelines ensuring adherence to the Aged Care Code of Conduct and
Strengthened Aged Care Standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Provide high-quality,
person-centred care to elders in their homes, communities and in group
settings.
* Support elders with daily living
activities in accordance with their individual care plan.
* Promote independence, dignity,
and cultural safety in all interactions ensuring trauma-aware, and
healing-informed practices that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander elders.
* Provide companionship, encourage
social engagement, and support clients in maintaining community connections and
emotional wellbeing.
* Ensure all interactions with
clients and staff show appropriate responses to their needs and demonstrate the
application of DDHS' code of conduct.
* Observe and report changes in
clients' physical or emotional health to relevant care staff, en-suring timely
follow-up and support.
SELECTION CRITERIA
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
* Certificate III
in Aged Care or Disability or Individual Support, or willingness to obtain.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively with sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons
including respect and understanding of client issues, cultural appropriateness
and anti-discrimination.
* Knowledge of the
social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities)
that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people.
* Proven teamwork,
communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively
negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
* Commitment
to continuous improvement and the delivery of safe and high-quality care
and support.
* Genuine empathy
and passion for helping others.
Desirable
* Experience
working in community aged care
* Knowledge of
WH&S regulations relating to cleaning and chemicals
* Demonstrated
ability to work to a plan unsupervised
* Willingness to
use own vehicle in accordance DDHS Grey Fleet Policy
* Well-developed
knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic
health conditions and relevant management strategies.
* Proficiency in
documentation and electronic systems to ensure accurate and timely
record-keeping.
IN RETURN WE OFFER
* 6 weeks annual leave.
* 5 days paid leave during
end-of-year shut down (in addition to annual leave).
* Salary packaging up to
$15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
* Career development and training opportunities
For further information, please
contact - Cherie Nichols | Title:
Support Coordinator Aged Care | 0456
383 340
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO
* Willing to undergo a Police
Check.
* Ability and willingness to
obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
* Current driver's licence.
* Current CPR certificate or
the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
* Fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register
(AIR) be submitted.
* Full rights to work in
Australia.