Traineeship - Certificate III in Individual Support
Job No:
BHC127
Location:
Kiama
About Kiama:
Kiama Municipality boasts lush rolling hills, unspoilt beaches, ancient rainforests, welcoming towns and villages and of course our two famous blowholes. Home to almost 23,000 people from Minnamurra in the north to the white sands of Gerroa to the south.
- Great coastal lifestyle
- Flexible working arrangements
- Enjoy work life balance
About Blue Haven:
Blue Haven Illawarra is owned and operated by Kiama Municipal Council. We offer a true continuum of aged care services and a wide range of disability services for people in the Illawarra region. We provide residential aged care, in-home support, disability support and coordination, community transport and independent living.
Blue Haven require passionate, qualified, and experienced professionals to join our organisation to support our aged care clients and residents. Blue Haven Bonaira services over 1,200 clients across Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Community Transport across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
If you wish to learn more about our organisation, please visit our website at www.bluehavenillawarra.com.au/about-us/
The role:
We currently have traineeships available in the role of Care Service Employee - Nursing at our Blue Haven Residential Aged Care Facility.
In the role of Care Service Employee - Nursing you'll provide personal care and social support to residents. You'll also assist the facility to maintain quality standards of care and support Blue Haven's mission statement and objectives.
As part of the traineeship, you'll complete Certificate III in Individual Support through a Registered Training Organisation. This will require approximately 12 hours of classroom studies per week and 15 hours on the job.
We offer:
- Temporary part time position, 15 hours on the job per week, plus weekly face to face learning for 12 months. Attendance with the training organisation will vary depending on their schedule.
- The rate of pay is in accordance with the award
- Plus 10.5% superannuation.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Participation in the Traineeship Program
- First Aid Certificate which will be complete as part of your traineeship
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, residents and work in a team
- The ability to read and record information and to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of manual handling, infection control and mandatory reporting as part of traineeship.
Although not essential it is desirable you have some life experience relating to aged care issues.
Interested to know more? Click here for a copy of the position description.
Contact: Rachel Hall, Manager Aged Care and Operations on 0475 729 485.
Closing Date: Monday 22 May 2023, 11:30pm
We are committed to the health and safety of all our employees and residents. Applicants must ensure that they meet current Federal and NSW Public Health guidelines relating to vaccinations for Residential Aged Care Facilities. Successful applicants are required to provide proof of vaccination.
Applicants please note: Council has resolved to undertake the sale of Blue Haven. The sale will involve transfer of the business and employees under the Fair Work Australia transfer of business requirements and we anticipate that the sale will occur between late 2023 and early 2024.
For more information on how to apply, view our Information for Applicants Guide.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder.
We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values
Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence | Love and Care
underpinning everything we do.