Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander health workers may provide clinical or primary health care for individuals, families and community groups. They deal with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and health clinics, and assist in arranging, coordinating and providing health care in Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander community health clinics.

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander health workers may perform the following tasks:

treat diseases or injuries
maintain health records and statistics
act as a communicator and interpreter on behalf of clients and other health workers
take part in case management and follow-up, independently or with other health care providers
provide health education to individual clients and health staff
provide cultural education to people outside the cultural community
provide life skills education to the community they serve
provide counselling and referral for crisis problem cases
provide input to the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all health programs in the community
carry out administrative duties including budgeting and correspondence.

Specialisations:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander health workers may choose to specialise in particular health areas such as optical, hearing, women's health or infant care.

ATSI Hospital Liaison Officer

An ATSI hospital liaison officer provides support and assistance to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander patients and families in hospitals and other healthcare facilities to help them feel comfortable and safe during their treatment. They help patients communicate with health care professionals, government agencies and other staff while they are in hospital.

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander health workers may work in remote communities or in metropolitan areas. They may be required to work shifts or travel long distances to visit remote communities.

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