Aged or Disabled Carer Trainee — ANZSCO 423111

Signet Employment Hub; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Signet Employment Hub seeks an Aged Care Trainee to participate in a structured workplace-based training program. The role focuses on gaining competency in assisting aged clients with daily activities, mobility, personal care and companionship under supervision.

The trainee will learn to communicate with clients, families and care teams while maintaining dignity, privacy and safety, in Australian aged-care environments. Training supports skill progression and formal plans.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have relevant aged care or community services education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, undertake structured training to develop practical skills in providing care and support.

Skills

Companionship

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Daily activities assistance

Communication with clients

Education

Aged care / Individual support study

Job description

Position Purpose

The Aged or Disabled Carer Trainee will undertake structured workplace-based occupational training designed to improve practical skills and competency in providing care, support and assistance to aged persons. Training will occur under appropriate supervision in an Australian care environment. The training will focus on developing competency in providing general assistance, personal support, companionship and assistance with daily activities while maintaining client dignity, privacy and safety.

Training and Duties

Under Supervision, The Trainee Will Develop Skills In

• Supporting clients with daily activities.
• Assisting clients with mobility.
• Providing assistance with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Preparing and assisting with meals.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Assisting clients to participate in appropriate social activities.
• Performing appropriate household assistance.
• Assisting with shopping and errands where required.
• Communicating appropriately with clients, families and care teams.
• Recognising and reporting changes in a client's condition or wellbeing.
• Maintaining client privacy and dignity.
• Following workplace policies and procedures.
• Applying appropriate infection prevention and control practices.
• Following workplace health and safety requirements.

Training Outcomes

The Trainee Will Progressively Develop Competency In

• Person-centred support
• Daily living assistance
• Mobility assistance
• Personal care
• Meal preparation and assistance
• Companionship and emotional support
• Household assistance
• Communication
• Client privacy and dignity
• Workplace safety
• Australian aged-care workplace practices

Supervision

Training activities will be undertaken under appropriate supervision. The trainee will only undertake tasks appropriate to their demonstrated competency, training plan and level of supervision.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should have relevant aged care, individual support, disability support or community services education, training, qualifications and/or experience and demonstrate a genuine need for further occupational training.