Aboriginal Health Worker (Aged and Disability Care)

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Areas Of Interest:   Direct Client Health Services
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Certificate Description:  As an Aboriginal Health Worker you are part of a team providing health care services to Aboriginal clients. You would undertake basic health care assistance and support the aged and those with disabilities.
Code:  HLT30113
Work Type:  Helping & Advising Organising & Clerical

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Work legally and ethically
Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
Undertake basic health assessments
Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care
Provide information about social and/or emotional support
Identify community health issues, needs and strategies
Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education services
Work under instructions to support the safe use of medication
Provide first aid
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Participate in workplace health and safety
Develop work priorities
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
Provide support to people living with dementia
Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Respond to loss, grief and trauma