Aged Care Educator - Peakhurst Gardens

IRT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Birthday leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Career development

Gym memberships discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IRT is seeking an Aged care educator to plan, deliver and evaluate tailored education for staff at IRT Peakhurst Gardens. This part-time position (3 days per week) may require travel to other IRT residential care homes. You will drive staff capability around aged care quality standards and foster a culture of continuous learning.

The role emphasizes education delivery, assessment, record-keeping and ongoing professional development within a not-for-profit friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Training and Assessment or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in residential aged care/home care.
• Understanding of adult learning principles, access and equity, WHS, and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate tailored education activities for staff.
• Enhance staff capability related to aged care quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of education resources and procedures.
• Deliver, assess and record education activities including induction and orientation.
• Maintain and manage education records with accuracy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Adult learning principles

Education

Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)

Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Job description

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

As an Aged care educator, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate tailored education activities that address the specific learning and development needs of staff. You will actively contribute to enhancing staff capability related to the aged care quality standards, fostering continuous improvement. Empower your team with a culture of continuous learning and growth.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to work in our Aged Care Centre at IRT Peakhurst Gardens in a part time, 3 days per week capacity. Travel to other IRT residential care homes may be required.

Your work may include

• Providing quality education and assessments to meet aged care/home care core education needs and local service requirements
• Contribute to the development & ongoing continuous improvement of education and assessment resources consistent with education strategies and procedures and education package requirements
• Deliver, assess and record education activities inclusive of; induction, local orientation, core competency assessments and other topics as allocated
• Maintain and manage education records to ensure their accuracy and integrity
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment or equivalent or willingness to work towards
• Experience in residential aged care/home care
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of the principles of adult learning, access and equity, Workplace Health and Safety, legal and ethical practice
• Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)
• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

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