Join our dynamic organisation dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support for individuals with disabilities. Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented professional excited by the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability? An exciting opportunity exists to join our team as a Health Safeguarding Officer.
This role is pivotal in promoting positive health and medical outcomes for participants, children, and young people across all Westhaven services.
This role involves upholding the highest standards of care by implementing and monitoring health and safety protocols, conducting compliance reviews, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver quality and safe services.
Benefits That Matter: Competitive Salary: Level 3 (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) + superannuation (11.5%)Hybrid Work Environment: Based in DubboTax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)Fitness Fanatic?
We've Got You Covered: Fitness Passport to Energise Your LifestyleBe part of a culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiencesKey Responsibilities: Ensure medical consult notes are accurate, properly filed, and any discrepancies are addressed.Coordinate and track follow-up actions to address health concerns, escalating risks as needed.Monitor and improve the quality of follow-up processes to achieve optimal outcomes.Conduct competency assessments and provide learning and development opportunities to support staff in health-related best practices.Maintain accurate records of consult notes, follow-up actions, and medication management.Report on key performance indicators and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.Foster collaboration to enhance safeguarding practices and drive continuous improvement.To be at the forefront of this opportunity, you will have: Knowledge: A sound understanding of person-centred thinking, NDIS principles, and National Disability Service Standards.Proficiency in medical terminology and healthcare processes.Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.Exceptional organisational skills, adaptability, and attention to detail.The ability to perform competency assessments in high-intensity daily personal activities.Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.Essential requirements of the role: Minimum Certification IV in Disability or Health related field or equivalent.A current NSW Driver's licence.The ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC).The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC).Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (training link).About applying: Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of this role.
We encourage diversity and inclusion: Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer.
We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.
For more information or confidential enquiries please contact: Lynda Haksteeg, General Manager, Corporate Services at ****** Applications close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications and will close at 9am Friday 17th January 2025 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.
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