Aged care assistant
Alcheringa Hostel

This placement is in a very modern aged care facility. Students will assist with the residents care by being involved in the lifestyle program. Staff at Alcheringa are very friendly and management is very positive about the SWL program in general.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain some hands-on practical experience while assisting staff with the residents. The students will be working in real-life scenarios in a real life environment.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with Alcheringa staff to assist them in their duties in relation to the life style or activities program. Students will be required to be an active participant in all workplace practises while being closely supervised by staff.

Student Requirements

The students must have completed the OH&S module in WRS VCAL or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course.

Dress Requirements

Students are to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place.

Special Transport Requirements

Students may need to organise their own transport to work but there is a town bus service.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC20112 - Certificate II in Community Services