Disability assistant
Vivid. (formerly Murray Human services0

Staff at Vivid are very friendly and management is very positive about the SWL program in general. Students interested in working with people with special needs will find this placement to be very rewarding and enjoyable. The placement offers flexibility with student's needs in terms of days worked and so on.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain some hands-on practical experience while assisting staff with the clients. The students will be working in real-life scenarios in a real life environment. The strengthening of communication skills is a large part of this placement.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with Vivid staff to assist them in their duties in relation to the various programs and activities. Students will be required to be an active participant in all workplace practises while being supervised by staff. Helping with life skills, art, exercises and cooking are just some of the things students will be involved with.

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

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services