Aboriginal Health Worker Trainee
Core
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access culturally safe primary health care, assist with health checks and screenings, and promote healthy lifestyles within community-controlled health services.
Role type
Trainee Aboriginal Health Worker (Primary Health Care)
Builds
Culturally safe, holistic primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Domain
Healthcare / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cultural safety knowledge, client care support, health promotion, community engagement, record keeping, team collaboration, navigation of health services
Preferred skills
Previous health or community service experience, Class C Driver Licence, First Aid certification, Working with Children Check, National Police Check
Technologies
Client record systems
Responsibilities
Support clients to access primary health care and community supports, assist with health checks and screenings, conduct health education and disease prevention activities, build trusted relationships with clients and families, participate in community outreach and events, maintain accurate client records, collaborate with multidisciplinary health teams
Seniority
Trainee, entry-level with mentorship