Employer: Townsville Aboriginal and Islanders Health Services Limited
Work Type/s: Casual, Full Time
Classification/s: Care & Support Services, Community Development, Housing, Indigenous
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Regional QLD

Job posted on: 23 July, 2010.
Applications close: 02 August, 2010.

Rostered Hours (Fixed Term)
Salary $36,412 - $39,145

TAIHS is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health service operating as a group practice. This practice has operated since 1975 and is located in modern purpose built premises. Services are provided by general practitioners, allied health professionals, a mental health team including a psychologist and a fully trained team of nurses and health workers. There are maternal and child, eye and dental health units, we provide holist health and wellbeing care as well as a range of social services.

Supported Accomodation Services

Support Workers:

Conduct client intakes, which will include the allocation of units, beds, bedding, clothing and other items.
Attend to the client needs, including:

Assisting with client basic needs
Provide services inline with duty of care
Preparing meals, as required
Observing and reporting health problems and/or accessing medical assistance

Requirements for all positions

Have a current Suitability ’Blue Card’ for working with children and young people
Have a current Queensland Driver’s licence
Have a reasonable level of computer literacy including use of Outlook; Word & Excel

How to apply for this job

Please also note to be considered for an interview you must address all selection criteria in writing.

Position Descriptions including the selection criteria can be obtained from
Barbara or Kath on (07) 4759 4036 or via email to recruitment@taihs.net.au, using the subject: Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.com.au

Applications close 5pm Monday 2nd August 2010.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply.