Allied health assistant
Oasis Aged Care

This opportunity is ideal for a student currently studying a VET subject in community services or allied health assistance to gain skills and experience in the personal care of the aging - Oasis Aged Care Mildura can provide valuable experience in the personal care and nursing assistance required to elderly residents.

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.
• Interpersonal
• Engaging with elders
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Following instructions.
• Working 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, residents and families..

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with Oasis Aged Care staff to assist them in their duties in relation to Personal Care of residence. 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 will require to provide a vaccination history and may need to be up to date with COVID and Flu vaccination requirements of the organisation.
• Students will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
• Students must be professional and maintain confidentiality
• Students must adhere to privacy legislation.

Dress Requirements

The student will need to be well presented and groomed as Aged Care: Community Services staff work in full view of customers.
• Comfortable 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
• Limited Jewellery - discuss with supervisor

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.

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RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
• CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual support
• HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies