Disability Support Worker Traineeships

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Disability Support Worker Traineeships. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Get paid to work and study! Gain your qualification plus hands-on experience!
• Access career opportunities and employment stability in a growing sector.
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of others every day.

A traineeship presents a unique opportunity for you to kick-start a long term, rewarding career in the Aged Care, Home Care or Disability Support Sectors. 

If you are keen to gain your Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) qualification, while you undertake paid work [and study] with an industry leading Aged Care, Home Care or Disability Support Provider, then read on!

WHAT WORK WILL I BE DOING?

As a Trainee Support Worker, you will provide personal, physical and emotional support to individuals who require assistance with aspects of their daily living. This includes:

• Assisting clients with daily tasks such as showering, shaving, dressing, eating;
• Supporting their mobility through the use of hoists, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Supporting the social needs of clients, helping them to engage with recreational and leisure activities.
• In Disability and Home Care, this will also include:
  • transporting clients to and from appointments and social engagements and;
  • Assisting clients with cooking, shopping and light cleaning tasks in their own homes.

WHAT'S A TRAINEESHIP?

On a traineeship, you will be engaged on a part-time employment contract by HTA, and will be placed with a Host Organisation in the Aged Care / Disability / Home Care sector. Our partnering Registered Training Organisation will oversee your ongoing training.

You will attend regular training classes (and be paid for attendance) and will also undertake paid work shifts as a Trainee Support Worker with the Host Organisation.

You will work your way through the CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home & Community Care) curriculum, completing on and off job assessments and gaining valuable hands on experience with your Host Organisation, all while getting paid! 

On successful completion of all classes and practical requirements, you are awarded your nationally recognised qualification and are ready for a career as a Support Worker in your chosen field! HTA trainees are highly sought after and have excellent employment prospects post-completion.

LOCATIONS:

Perth Metro - Vacancies North and South of River for Disability, Aged Care and Home Care Traineeship Placements.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

Applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident
• hold a valid WA driver's license and a reliable car
• be available to work a variety of shifts, with preferred availability across Mon-Sun 7am to 10pm [with Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm being minimum requirement].
• be over the age of 18
• be able to obtain a National Police Clearance
• have English Proficiency - effective communication and comprehension skills
• If you already hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community Care, or hold a higher level Health Qualification, you are unfortunately ineligible for this position.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Health Training Australia (HTA) is a not for profit Group Training Organisation established in 1997 as a division of the Australian Medical Association (AMA). HTA partners with industry leading health care organisations to provide paid traineeships in Aged Care, Disability and Home and Community Care across the Perth Metropolitan area.  

If this sounds like the career opportunity for you, please apply now via our website: 

APPLY AT: http://www.htawa.com.au/get-started/

*** Please Note: Only Applications Submitted Via Our Website Portal will be accepted! ***

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For more information, please call 08 9273 3033.