Care Service Employee

**Care Service Employee - Carer**:

- 497296
- Newcastle, NSW, Australia
- Permanent Part-Time
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**Carer - Traineeship**
- **A paid work and study opportunity to obtain your qualification of a Certificate III in Individual Support.**:
**About the Role**

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring people, with a genuine interest in a career in aged care, for multiple, part-time traineeship opportunities with Baptistcare Warabrook

This exciting program is for a minimum of 24 months, and includes undertaking a Certificate III Individual Support, delivered by Essential skills, whilst gaining on-the-job experience.

You will learn to:

- Work in partnership with residents to achieve their goals by assisting with the implementation of their individual care plans.
- Demonstrate kindness and respect for the resident’s dignity as you assist with personal and daily care, and activities of interest to the individual (which may include showering, shaving, storing clothes, general cleaning, assistance with meals, and general movements throughout the day).
- Encouraging individual choice through an appreciation and understanding of the things that matter to your residents and their families.
- Providing regular feedback to your supervisor or the manager on the resident’s progress, new requests, changes, or any concerns.

**To Be Successful You Will Have**
- A commitment to undertaking the Certificate III in Individual support qualification
- Able to commit to a minimum of 21 hours per week (combination of work and study),
- A big heart - you're empathetic, adaptable and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possible
- A passion to begin your career in the aged care sector
- Flexibility and availability to work shifts that include weekends, late afternoons and evenings
- Be living or working in NSW
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Completion of at least Year 10 certificate
- Be physically able to carry out required duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Must not have already completed or started studying a Certificate III in Individual Support or similar (higher qualifications in a like role such as Certificate IV or Bachelor make you not eligible for this traineeship)
- Be able to use a computer and have basic digital literacy skills
- Good communication skills
- ability to communication with residents etc.
- Have basic reading and writing skills to answer assessment questions
- Own a computer/device to be able to complete course requirements

**Why join us**:
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and believe in creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We are committed to supporting your career development and providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed such as:

- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Fitness passport
- Supportive, positive team environment
- Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs
- Access to salary packaging which can increase your take-home pay

**About BaptistCare Warabrook Aged Care Facility**

As a well-established centre that supports 153 residents, Warabrook’s trained staff provide kind, friendly and personalised services including respite, palliative and dementia care.

**About Us**:
At BaptistCare, we believe in delivering the best possible individualised care by keeping our residents at the centre of all we do. Our unique MyTeam® approach means that you will work in partnership with a consistent group of residents, enabling genuine connections and an appreciation for the person, their story, and their unique needs.