Health and Welfare Support Workers

Health and Welfare Support Workers aid health professionals in the provision of patient care in hospitals, nursing homes and other health and community-based care facilities, and provide support, information and advice to clients on a range of social welfare concerns. Common duties include: 

• attend accidents and injuries by providing pre-hospital care and transport

• plan and roll-out leisure activity programs for individuals in health care and in the community to assist in patient’s social development and well-being

• evaluate, plan and implement nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practise and standards

• help in the advocacy and education in the provision and coordination of health care delivery to indigenous communities

• advise clients on emotional, recreational, health, financial, housing and other social welfare issues

Minimum requirements for Health and Welfare Support Workers include a diploma, three years of relevant experience, and registration.

OUR SUB CLASSIFICATIONS

Click on the below sub classifications for more information:

• Enrolled Nurse and Mothercraft Nurse

• Ambulance Paramedics

• Massage Therapist

• Dental Hygienist, Technicians and Therapist

• Diversional Therapist