EN - Aged Care Educator - Peakhurst

IRT Group; Georges River; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Appreciation leave

Professional development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

IRT Group is seeking an enthusiastic Aged Care Educator to plan, deliver, and evaluate education activities for staff across our residential care sites. Based at IRT Peakhurst Gardens, this part-time role covers three days per week with some travel to other homes.

You will contribute to lifting staff capability in line with aged care quality standards, supporting continuous improvement and offering flexible working conditions with a not-for-profit salary packaging advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) is required.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in residential aged care/home care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality education and assessments to meet aged care/home care core education needs and local service requirements.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing continuous improvement of education and assessment resources.
• Deliver, assess and record education activities including induction, local orientation and core competency assessments.
• Maintain and manage education records to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Travel to other IRT Residential Care Homes may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

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 Residential Care Home 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
• Appreciation leave - relax and take two days 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

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.