Earn while you learn!
Are you a caring person with a passion? Do you want to serve the community and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives? If you answered YES, then the Aged Care Sector could be the perfect career for you!
Become a qualified and skilled In-Home Support Worker specifically working with elderly people.
About the traineeship
- Earn while you learn – gain a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) whilst being paid a trainee wage for on and off the job training
- Full-time and part-time Traineeship available (min. of 15 hours per week)
- Positions available across all Adelaide metropolitan and regional areas
General duties you will learn and perform throughout your Traineeship include:
- Providing person-centred support and independence with clients
- Personal care, nutrition and food intake, social activities, medical and social appointments, lifestyle and leisure activities, and basic health care
- In-Home Support Workers will support the clients with their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development
- Provide companionship and support throughout day-to-day activities
- Work alongside a team of healthcare professionals, family, friends, and carers
What will you bring to this role?
No experience in Aged Care is needed, just a passion for quality care and the right attributes and values including:
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Flexible
- Patient
- Professional
- Dedicated
Eligibility
- Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination (full completion) and 2022 Influenza
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent Australian resident
- Have a current South Australia Driver’s licence
- Have access to a reliable and roadworthy vehicle
- Be able to commit to the pre-employment Program for two weeks
- Possess a kind and compassionate demeanour, excellent teamwork skills and can confidently communicate with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds (ability to speak another language would be advantageous)
Why work with us?
Apprenticeship Careers Australia is offering a pathway to traineeships in Certificate III in Individual Support and successful candidates will receive mentoring support from start to finish.
In-Home Support Workers undertake multiple tasks associated with supporting elderly people living in their homes, and ACA are proud to provide high quality and safe care services.
How to apply
For more information or a consultation with our Work Experience and Mentoring Team please get in touch:
Applicants of all ages and First Nations are encouraged to apply.
Click Apply today to start your new career!