W116066 - Allied health assistant

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
Positions: 1 Position
ID Number: W116066
Industry Area: HEALTH
Location: Epping - Explore Region
Mode/Type: Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Attendance: Hours: Monday - Wed and Friday: 9.30 – 3.30 Thursday: 9.30 – 3.00 Dates and times are to be negotiated when arranging placement. Week Block placements available 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.
Added By: Inner Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network

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