Trainee - Personal Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work Access to discounts at Apple, Samsung, Gyms + Travel + Health Insurance Applications are now open!
Program due to commence February 2025 Achieve a formal Cert III qualification About Arcare As one of Australia's leading aged care providers, we have 50 residences in QLD, NSW, and VIC, with more on the way!
Our core focus is the relationship between residents, colleagues, and family members, with our residents and team at the heart of what we do.
Backed by a dedicated team of over 7000 employees, we strive to uphold our core values of Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships, and Flexibility, earning us a reputation that speaks for itself.
Benefits Above Award Rates Significant employee discounts for Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & much more Allowances: Uniform, meals, shift and public holidays Paid Training and Development days Reward & Recognition programs Employee Assistance Program About the Role This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.
You will enter our Traineeship program whereby you will complete a Cert III Aged Care and be provided with on-the-job training.
After six weeks you will be able to work autonomously and will be responsible for providing quality personal, social and emotional care and support to residents in accordance with Arcare's Values.
You will play a crucial role in a resident's overall wellbeing.
Your key responsibilities will be: Gain a Cert III qualification: Two paid study days per week for the first six weeks, one paid study day for the following 40 weeks.
Personal Care: Assisting with activities such as showering, dressing, toileting, and grooming, maintaining the dignity and privacy of each resident.
Mobility support: Helping residents with walking, using mobility aids, or transferring between different positions including from a bed to a wheelchair.
Monitoring health: Observing and reporting any changes in the resident's health or behavior.
Meal Assist: Supporting residents with their dietary requirements, ensuring they receive the food they need and assisting them in the process of eating.
Maintaining records: Keeping accurate records of care provided, observations, and any changes in the resident's condition on eCase.
Collaboration with healthcare professionals: Working in collaboration with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for our residents.
Skills & Experience Applicants cannot hold a qualification higher than a Certificate II Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
Friendly and effective communication abilities.
Ready to Apply Our people and culture set us apart and our ongoing focus of working together as one team.
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply.
Please note that you must be Australian Citizen and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain).
Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.