Care Health Worker

Please note that to apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW.

What you'll be doing:

• The Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Worker will work as a member of the Far West Local Health District Specialist Palliative Care Service to facilitate access to culturally responsive palliative care services specific to the identified needs of local Aboriginal people.
• Provide cultural and health advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families receiving palliative care, ensuring care plans and bereavement support are inclusive of cultural considerations.
• Maintain partnerships between the FWLHD Palliative Care Services and local Aboriginal communities, leaders and services, to raise awareness about Palliative Care and access to services..
• Attend joint consultations with palliative care nursing / medical /allied health staff and Aboriginal patients and families.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible

• The applicant must be of Aboriginal descent and be accepted to work within the far west communities with the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people from various communities. (NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) or equivalent health qualification and/or working towards the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice).
• Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in cancer services and palliative care reflected through work experience and/or attendance at relevant training and education, and awareness of the issues impacting Aboriginal people in relation to grief and loss, and the impact of this on cultural and social wellbeing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with health professionals across a range of settings and disciplines
• Demonstrated computer skills and competency using a range of software programs (word processing, data entry etc.) and ability to meet documentation requirements using electronic medical record.
• Demonstrated ability to work within the scope of the dedicated role, maintain confidentiality, manage competing expectations of community members, and personal resilience.
• Current driver's license and ability to travel throughout the LHD as required.

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