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Trainee Dementia Care Companion

3 weeks ago

Tuggeranong, Australia Community Home Australia Full time

Community Home Australia is an ACNC registered not for profit charity and NDIS Provider offering specialist care and services to people living with younger onset dementia in the ACT.

We operate a small non-instititional residential home (Kambera House) in Gordon, and an extended hours day program (Club Kalina) in Greenway.

We also provide 1:1 support to individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment when in hospital and requiring additional assistance to avoid the use of restrictive practices.

Trainee positions are available to people who are currently studying a certificate 3 or 4 or would like to commence studying at this level.

In return you will be provided with flexible working arrangements, above award wages, 20 days personal leave, 6 weeks annual leave and 12% superannuation. Staff eat with our guests and are provided meals which they prepare with the guests.

All staff are expected to participate in our ongoing education program which includes enrollment in the certificate of dementia care course at the University of Tasmania. You will be supported to undertake this study. You must also hold a current first aid certificate with CPR or be willing to undertake this training.

All applicants must have their own ABN.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Subcontract, Casual

**Salary**: From $31.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Extended annual leave
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Christmas bonus
- Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a comprehensive COVID management plan in place with full PPE offered.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tuggeranong ACT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (Year 9-11) (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)