You will make a difference by

• Supporting the RHP clients to attend health appointments by public transport
• Supporting RHP clients to use and access public transport with confidence
• Accompanying clients on up to 10 travel training or practice trips to key health services including but not limited to Werribee Mercy Hospital, Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals, IPC Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital, Royal Dental Hospital, etc
• Travel with RHP clients to appointments
• Supporting clients to use the Myki system providing step by step instructions for getting a Myki card, topping it up and using it to touch on and off public transport
• Assisting clients to use the PTV journey planner app or website

To succeed, you will need

• Availability to commit to weekly sessions at a time and place convenient to you and the client
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with clients and staff of IPC Health 
• Willingness to work autonomously to support RHP clients
• Friendly and adaptable communication skills including active listening skills
• Well developed ability to speak and read English
• Familiarity with public transport in the Western suburbs
• Confidence with the Myki system and PTV app or website
• Patience and flexibility  
• Willingness to undergo national police check organised and paid for by IPC Health and a current working with children check 
• Evidence of flu, covid x 3 doses, measles mumps rubella, pertussis, varicella, hepatitis B vaccinations or immunity. 
• Phone and laptop with good internet connection