Aboriginal Maternal Infant Care Worker

SA Health • Newmarket, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Aboriginal Maternal Infant Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal women and their families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period within a culturally safe, continuity of care model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of antenatal, birthing and postnatal care across hospital and community settings, including home visits. In this role, you will provide cultural support and advocacy, assist families to access services, and support psycho-social wellbeing through referrals and community connections. You will collaborate closely with midwives, doctors and community services, contribute to care planning, and support the delivery of culturally appropriate, evidence-based care. You will also play a key role in promoting culturally safe practices, contributing to service development and supporting a positive, inclusive care environment.

Requirements

• Must have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40213)
• Must hold the Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set – Clinical (HLTSS00031) under the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50213)
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia and who hold or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
• Must have recent experience in delivering Maternal and Infant Care to Aboriginal women in both mainstream and community settings
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check
• Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal women and their families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period within a culturally safe, continuity of care model
• Contribute to the delivery of antenatal, birthing and postnatal care across hospital and community settings, including home visits
• Provide cultural support and advocacy
• Assist families to access services
• Support psycho-social wellbeing through referrals and community connections
• Collaborate closely with midwives, doctors and community services
• Contribute to care planning
• Support the delivery of culturally appropriate, evidence-based care
• Promote culturally safe practices
• Contribute to service development
• Support a positive, inclusive care environment

Benefits

• Salary packaging options
• Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community
• Flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family
• Annual voluntary flu vaccinations
• Access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating
• Accommodation assistance (conditions apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees