Teresa Morgan

A Chat with Teresa Morgan

September 4, 2022

Medical Centre Assistant & Kaiawhina at Raglan Medical

What is your role at Raglan Medical? 

Medical Centre Assistant/MCA & Kaiawhina

Tell us about that role in the community and what you oversee and coordinate. 

 As Kaiawhina / Community Health Worker I work alongside other members of the general practice team, focusing on patients who may face barriers or challenges accessing our services or managing their care plans. I can provide practical support to patients including outreach services, behavioural and lifestyle coaching needs assessments and health education. Our goal is to achieve better health outcomes, while removing barriers and empowering our people. 

As part of the general practice team I am responsible for providing patient-centred, culturally appropriate, and individual holistic care to patients.

We hear volunteers are needed to support a range of those in need. What are the different areas that volunteers are required for?  

There is a big need in Whaingaroa for Support of our Kaumatua/Elderly, especially those living alone or remotely. This could look like having a cuppa and a chat, transportation for shopping, appointments etc.

What skills and qualities are ideal for a volunteer? 

Physically fit with good communication & listening skills, respectful, supportive & caring and a bit flexible. Ideally a full driver’s licence; and working with some of our most vulnerable people you would also need to be Police vetted & fully vaccinated against Covid.

Who should potential volunteers reach out to?

Age Concern – 07 838 2266

Raglan Health Shuttle – Terry Ryan 021 0270 1527 

Community Patrol – Peter 07 825 8473 

Neighbourhood Support – Kathy Gilbert – raglannslist@gmail.com 

Also check out the Raglan Naturally website – August newsletter on volunteers

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