Personal Care Worker Traineeship

**Churches of Christ, Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service, Benowa**

**Full time and Part Time Personal Care Worker Traineeships with the Possibility of Ongoing Employment**
- Partnering with _**_TAFE Qld_**_ our traineeship program gives you the opportunity to work for us whilst gaining a Certificate III Individual Support qualification. This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn on the job and receive mentoring and support. No experience required_

**The Importance of this Role**

This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door of one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. As part of the COFC traineeship program, you will undertake a combination of study and paid work, to achieve your Certificate III in Individual Support. There will also be the opportunity to receive ongoing employment at the conclusion of the program.

We have traineeship opportunities in our Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service, you will begin your traineeship by attending a two-week block of training, where you will learn what it means to be a care worker at Churches of Christ. After the two-weeks you will begin on-the job training and given the opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt.

During your varied day you will:

- Provide personal care and physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living;
- Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff,
- Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment,
- Be supported in your learning on-the-job by experienced team members and assisted to obtain a formal qualification in Individual Support.

**What You Can Bring to the Team**

If you are looking for a career change and want a career that has a positive impact on the lives of seniors, this might be the right opportunity for you. You will be someone who has a compassionate nature and loves being around and caring for seniors.
- Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. As part of the recruitment processes we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction._

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._

**Make a Difference Everyday**

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse Not-For-Profit organisations. We are proud to support to more than 25,000 Australians through our aged care, foster & kinship care, Youth & Family support, social housing and Christian faith services. Guided by the light of Christ, we’ve been there for thousands of Australians who’ve needed our compassion and care for more than 100 years.

**Imagine a career at Churches of Christ**

Everything we do at Churches of Christ is guided by our values and we are committed to ensuring our thousands of team members feel valued and supported every day.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

- Employee Recognition program that recognises staff and their dedication each year;
- Employee Discount program through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB Hi-Fi etc);
- Opportunities for professional development;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study.

**To apply**

**Applications will be assessed as received