Kaiāwhina Workforce Action Plan Making a difference for Kaiāwhina A Health Workforce New Zealand and Careerforce partnership Presentation – Careerforce Conference 2-3 November 2015
THE FRAMEWORK The Kaiāwhina Workforce Action Plan Framework was developed with significant input from the wider health and disability sectors during 2014
A 20-YEAR VISION Vision A Kaiāwhina workforce that adds value to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders by being competent, adaptable and an integral part of service provision Initial 5-year Focus – Actions To Progress The Vision
KAIĀWHINA: ONE OF SIX HWNZ WORKFORCE TASKFORCES
Consumer Focus Principles Underpinning The Plan • The relationship between Kaiāwhina and the consumer and family/whānau is based on trust and transparency • Consumer choice is supported through systems that are enabling • Services support consumers and family/whānau to develop self - management skills • The Kaiāwhina workforce understands and recognises the impact of stigma and discrimination on the consumer/s they work with and their families/whānau, including self -stigma • Diversity and the cultural values and beliefs of consumers and their family and whānau are respected
WHAT DIFFERENCE ARE WE MAKING? The Stories Behind The Framework Pacific Homecare Training Coordinator Emmily Samuel fully embraces the value of education • New Zealand Born – Cook Island descent • Worked as warehouse packer – needed new lease of life • Joined Auckland based Pacific Homecare as a support worker and found her vocation • Had the opportunity to upskill herself • With the support of Careerforce, studied Level 2 and 3 qualifications • Later successfully completed Assessor qualification with Careerforce • Emmily is now a successful Training Coordinator and enjoys inspiring others “ This is an industry for someone who has a heart and who is willing to make a positive difference to the lives of others .” Emmily
WHAT DIFFERENCE ARE WE MAKING? The Stories Behind The Framework Maree Hanson (Mar) is changing people’s lives at Te Awa o Te Ora Trust in Christchurch • Te Awa o Te Ora Trust provides Kaupapa Māori wrap- around services to people with mental illness • Mar is a W hānau and Community Support Worker • With excellent services, Mar became well, following a period of post natal depression • Now helps people build their support systems • Wanted to do a qualification for credibility in role • Studied for a Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions (Level 4) • “Careerforce learning inspires you and makes you work towards a goal” “ It’s really rewarding to see people flourish and move on from their darkest times .” - Mar
THE WEBSITE www.workforceinaction.org.nz
SUBSCRIBERS WELCOME Website Regular updates In the loop
WHY A WEB-BASED ACTION PLAN? • Valuing and recognising the importance of Kaiāwhina • Making all the activity visible and accessible • Taking a whole of system approach • Recognising that the system is dynamic and evolving • Responsive to changing needs
WHAT DIFFERENCE ARE WE MAKING? The Stories Behind The Stats Trina Marama is Child and Community Advocate with Te Whare Oranga Wairua Māori Women’s Refuge, Taupo. • Trina’s learning journey started later in life • Motivation to study came from her love of whānau and tamariki (children) and wanting to help others • Trina completed a Level 6 Social Services qualification • It was a great achievement and showed immense commitment • “I enjoyed the learning – the holistic thinking (e.g. the law and ethics).” Trina • “This type of work came naturally to me, I think some people are born to it.” Trina “ I love what I do and it’s never too late to learn. I enjoy being a role model for people and a mentor .” Trina
2016: BUILDING THE MOMENTUM Getting The Results • Networks and reach • E nvironment scanning and keeping the KWAP ‘real - time’ • Two-way communication and engagement • Advancing the domain actions
2016: BUILDING THE MOMENTUM… A Few Examples 2015/2016 • Roll-out of NZ Qualifications Framework Actions: Career Development 1.3/1.4/2.2 • Patient safety - Continuous Quality Improvement modules rollout Action: Quality & Safety 1.3 • Commencing the ANZSCO work on roles Action: Workforce Intelligence 2.1 • Supporting AUT – Aged Care Workforce Survey http://www.aut.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/542155/NZ-Aged-Care-Workforce-Survey-report.pdf Actions: Workforce Intelligence 3.2/3.3
2016: BUILDING THE MOMENTUM… A Few Examples 2015/2016 • Involvement in Service Design – Health of Older People/Palliative Care http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/life-stages/health-older-people Action: Sustainability 4.1 • Implementation of Time and Travel Settlement http://www.hcha.org.nz/news/in-between-travel-time-settlement Actions: Workforce Recognition 2.1; 2.2; 2.3 • 40.10.50: A New Training Model – Respecting the Competence of Kaiāwhina Action: Access 1.3
OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES Embracing Change Together OPPORTUNITY: Promoting a wide range of actions – a holistic approach to workforce development across multiple settings CHALLENGE: Supporting groups to understand the collaborative nature of the KWAP - multiple owners building enduring systems Waitemata DHB HCA Graduation 058 OPPORTUNITY: Empowered Kaiāwhina - educated, competent, fully participating team members CHALLENGE: Supporting organisations to implement new ways of working with and valuing kaiāwhina OPPORTUNITY: Long-term transformational change CHALLENGE: Systematically implementing the actions for sustainable, long- term change
BECOME A CHAMPION OF THE KAIĀWHINA WORKFORCE ACTION PLAN The Plan was built by the health and disability sectors - we welcome your input and help through the implementation phase www.workforceinaction.org.nz
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