Aged Care Blog

Award winner Amelia to represent Tasmania

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:03:00 GMT

Author: Ann Briggs

The proud 2012 winner of the Aged & Community Services Tasmania (ACST) Education & Training Award is Amelia Watkins (right of photo). Pictured here with me, Amelia works at Vaucluse Gardens and recently completed her Certificate IV in Leisure & Health with us and is currently enrolled in Certificate IV Frontline Management. As the Tasmanian winner Amelia will now go on to the National ACS Awards in the new year. Congratulations Amelia and we know you will be an excellent representative for Tassie at the Nationals.

Schoolbased Traineeships in Aged Care

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:21:00 GMT

Author: Kylie Petryk & Ann Briggs

Work & Training are delighted to be involved in a highly rewarding partnership with Freemason Homes with the introduction of our School Based Aged Care Traineeships, which give college students the opportunity to obtain real experience and certification with a traineeship while they are still at school.

The first intake of School Based Aged Care Trainees commenced in June 2011, with the second intake to follow in August 2011.

Work & Training have been extremely impressed by the holistic support of all staff through their quality training and mentoring of the two new trainees Brittany and Jo-Ellen since commencing their Certificate III in Aged Care School Based Traineeships with Freemason Homes. This immense support has allowed both girls to adapt quickly to their new roles in conjunction with their College schedule.

Brittany-Lee and Jo-Ellen spend two days a week at the Home working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care while continuing school studies. Both girls are doing exceptionally well with their traineeships and we are very happy with their progress. We also appreciate our Carers, in particular, Brendalee, Angela and Sue for the support and encouragement they are providing to Brittany and Jo-Ellen with their training.

Work & Training look forward to this new School Based Program being successful for everyone involved.

How you can contribute to the quality of life of our ageing population

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:22:00 GMT

Author: Michelle

Work & Training provides training in all aspects of Community Services, such as Aged Care, Leisure & Health, Disability and Community Care.

You will learn how to support elderly people in low and high care facilities or in their own home, helping them to maintain their dignity and independence.

Our training will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to work in this industry. Topics covered include dementia, personal care, manual handling, infection control, grief and loss and many others.

Aged care training can be completed through short Government-funded courses or on-the-job training for existing workers and is delivered by training consultants who have years of industry experience and knowledge and are passionate about getting you into a rewarding career. We enjoy seeing trainees secure employment and building self-esteem and confidence.

To talk to one of our aged care consultants, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you shortly.