Aged care assistant, Personal care assistant
Pineview Residential Care

Pineview offers an opportunity to experience work in an aged-care, residential accommodation facility. Interested students are requested to contact Jenny Sheriff at Highlands LLEN (jenny@highlandsllen.org, or 0447 720908) to check availability of dates required. To learn more about Pineview, go to their website at https://www.pineviewhome.com.au/

Skills You Might Learn

Students will have the opportunity to gain the following skills:
* workplace health and safety in the setting
* retaining confidentiality and privacy of residents
* working in a team with other staff members
* task and time management
* following direction and instructions
* communicating with residents in an empathetic and respectful manner

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist with providing general care to residents within the facility to maintain independence, dignity, a homelike environment and a person-centered care approach with the following daily tasks:
* care of residents
* grooming
* assisting at meals
* companionship
* accompanying residents on outings

Student Requirements

Students must have an interest in a career in the Aged Care Industry. You will be required to contact the manager, Linda Huntington, to arrange a face-to-face interview prior to undertaking this placement.
In this workplace, you will be punctual, keen and willing to learn, able to take direction, and have good communication skills. You will treat the residents in an empathetic, respectful, polite and kind manner, understanding that you are in their home.

Dress Requirements

Black pants, blue or white shirt and closed toe shoes. Clean, neat and tidy appearance - hair combed, long hair tied back.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is available