Allied health assistant
No Friday placements until May! Students who are 18+ years old are also required to complete a police check.
This community-focused aged care home accommodates over 100 residents. They are happy to host students studying/interested in Allied Health, Aged Care, or Community Services.
This placement could align with your 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 the commencement of the first placement.
To express an interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1T7Dd5Kz3LSfRatB6
Skills You Might Learn
Students completing a placement here 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 a 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 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 who are 18+ years old are also required to complete a police check.
Dress Requirements
Collared shirt, black pants and closed toe non slip shoes
Special Transport Requirements
Public transport available
RELATED COURSES INCLUDE
- CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
- CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
- HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance