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 the 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 manage the contract relationship and arrangements with the client/carer in accordance with the client's assessed needs, review ongoing service needs, coordinate a team of care workers in the delivery of the agreed suite of services and ensure quality, timeliness and effectiveness of service delivery. The role will be performed in accordance with Client Care plans, the Community Care Common Standards and the IUIH Policies and Procedures.
Day to Day Duties
* Demonstrate practical and innovative leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of daily programs for clients.
* Liaise with the Assessor and Community Nurses to ascertain client needs.
* Identify a range of services that enhance inclusion for elderly Indigenous persons who are residing in their own homes within the community.
* Collaborate with other service providers to ensure effective service delivery and increase community networks.
* Coordinate and review service arrangements with service providers.
* Assist in the planning, implementation, review and evaluation of programs.
About You
Requirements:
* Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
* Current Criminal History Check
* Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
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. "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. You will have 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 will include attendance at community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
About IUIH
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. We are working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, well‐being 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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