Traineeship – Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care)

About the business

Toowoomba Community Care is Toowoomba’s premier not-for-profit organisation with over 40 years' experience in delivering aged care, disability care, and community support services. We are looking for a person who can work with our organisational values and has a genuine desire to make a difference in a customer focused model of care with integrity and innovation.

About the role

Toowoomba Community Care is seeking candidates that are looking to complete a Traineeship in Individual Support (Aged Care). This position is based in the Toowoomba Office and will involve working in our Centre and out in the community. It will involve:

• Implementing programs to support clients to develop skills and attributes
• Facilitating outings and other social activities
• Working directly with clients
• Providing companionship and support during daily activities
• Providing physical assistance
• Providing in-home support
• Completing Domestic Assistance and Personal Care tasks
• Working as part of a great team
• Working across other areas of the organisation
• Training on the job

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a traineeship, applicants must not have completed any qualification higher than a Certificate II.

It is essential, the successful applicants commit to undertaking all the required study and assessments in order to effectively complete the traineeship and achieve the final qualification.

Benefits and perks

• Employed under the SCHADS Award
• Access to optional Salary Packaging, Meal Entertainment Card
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• A supportive, positive, and rewarding workplace culture

Requirements:

• Positive National Police Check
• Open Australian Driver’s Licence (current)
• Current Vehicle Registration and Compulsory Third-Party Insurance
• Current Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Card (Yellow) – we can assist you obtain this
• Positive Working with Children (Blue) Card – we can assist you obtain this
• COVID-19 Immunizations
• Current Influenza Immunization (annual)
• Complete Pre-employment Health Declaration outlining any pre-existing conditions (as detailed in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003).

How to apply:

Email [email protected] with:

• a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining what makes you the ideal candidate for this role and how you see yourself fitting into the organisation.

• resume including the names of two current referees