Allied health assistant
Princes Court Homes Inc

Do you have a keen interest in Community Services or Allied Health and want to learn more about Aged Care?

A great opportunity has been offered as an Allied Health Assistant in the Community Services: Aged Care Industry at Princes Court Homes, a leading Aged Care provider in the region.

Students with a genuine interest in Aged Care – Community Services and engaging with the elderly in a positive friendly caring disposition are encouraged to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Money handling.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with Princes Court staff in Leisure and Lifestyle to assist them in their duties in relation to the lifestyle or activities program. Students will be required to be an active participant in all workplace practices while being closely supervised by staff.

Student Requirements

Students with a genuine interest in Aged Care – Community Services and engaging with the elderly with a positive friendly caring disposition are encouraged to apply.
• Students must hold a National Police Check

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Have good communication skills.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student will need to be well presented and groomed as Aged Care Community Services staff work in full view of customers.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed work shoes.
• Neat casual dress appropriate for the workplace. (Long Black Pants and shirt).
• Long hair must be tied back, nails must be kept short and clean.
• No inappropriate or offensive slogans.
• No jewellery.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance