3x Support Worker

6 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Danila Dilba Health Service Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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.

SELECTIONCRITERIA

Essential

  • 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

For further information, please contact - Kelly Clark | title:
Operations Manager- Aged Care  | phone number

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.

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