Advanced ATSI Health Worker (Falls Service)

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous superannuation

Career development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced to join the Rapid Response Falls Service in Cairns. You will provide culturally appropriate health support, education and care coordination to help clients self-manage their health needs.

Under minimal supervision you will liaise with the multidisciplinary team, advocate to connect clients with community services and deliver evidence-based programs within a respectful, inclusive setting in Far North

Responsibilities

• Act as a cultural liaison to advocate, liaise, network and refer to appropriate Non‑Government Organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers and the Multidisciplinary Team in collaboration with and under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Coordinate and conduct ongoing health promotion and education sessions with individuals and families within the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This may include but is not limited to, falls prevention, chronic disease, health screening, and general care for older people.
• Deliver evidence‑based care by working collaboratively and in partnership with consumers, carers, external agencies and other health professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation through the provision of monthly activity reports, client file documentation and monitoring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification records.

Job description

Queensland Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced to join the Rapid Response Falls Service in Cairns. You will provide culturally appropriate health support, education and care coordination to help clients self-manage their health needs.

Under minimal supervision you will liaise with the multidisciplinary team, advocate to connect clients with community services and deliver evidence-based programs within a respectful, inclusive setting in Far North