Allied health assistant
Aeralife Northpoint

* No more Friday placements until Term 2 - Other days available *

This work experience is at a community focused aged care home, accommodating over 100 residents. They are happy to host keen students who are studying Allied Health, Aged Care, or Community Services. Students aged 18+ are required to complete a police check before placement.

This placement aligns with Certificate II in Community Services/Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance through the below units of competency:
CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement

For 1 day per week Placements - Placements should only be for a maximum of 5 weeks. A student can seek another 5 weeks (20 weeks maximum, as per guidelines) should both the student and employer agree after a successful first placement.

To express an interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1qERioDb6Xqnsr278

Skills You Might Learn

Students completing a placement have the potential to gain the following skills: Program delivery, physiotherapy, infection control, communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, self-management, planning and organisation skills

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students completing placement here can expect to: Provide companionship and assist with socialisation of residents, participate in planning and delivery of multiple programs, assist with resident outings, shadow the in house Physiotherapist, take part in supervision and direction of exercise programs for residents.

Student Requirements

Students should be enthusiastic, patient, show empathy and compassion and have the ability to liaise with all age groups. Students with a background in music or arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Students aged 18+ are also required to obtain a police check.

Dress Requirements

Collared shirt, black pants and closed toe non slip shoes.

For 1 day per week Placements - Placements should only be for a maximum of 5 weeks. Students can seek an additional 5 weeks (20 weeks maximum, as per guidelines) should both the student and employer agree after a successful first placement.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport available nearby.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
• HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance