JOB ID:  W113064

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:  This employer is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to champion and support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities. Their services help more than 6,000 individuals and their families throughout Victoria. These opportunities will allow students to work with their allied health team and learn what they do in a disability organisation such as this.

Students must be undertaking VETiS in Allied Health Assistance

ATTENDANCE DETAILS:  One week block – can host multiple students.  Available in SECOND WEEK of school holiday period (30 Sept – 4 Oct)

TASK & DUTIES:  Students will be involved with the on-site allied health practitioners. Duties may include; complying with infection and prevention control policies and procedures, working with diverse people and clients, assisting with client movement, communicating with clients and staff and maintaining a high standard of service and practice.

REQUIREMENTS:  Students must be undertaking Cert III in Allied Health Assistance to eligible for these positions.

SKILLS ATTAINED:  Students will be undertaking duties that align with their Cert III in Allied Health Assistance VETiS program. Skills may include; complying with infection and prevention control policies and procedures, working with diverse people and clients, assisting with client movement, communicating with clients and staff and participating in WHS practices.

FIRST DAY INSTRUCTIONS:  Students needs to arrive early, ask for the manager and be prepared to undertake safety induction

WORK SAFETY NOTES:  Students need to have started the OHS (WHS) unit from their VET in Schools course of study at a minimum. Students must follow all worksite OHS instructions and wear correct PPE as appropriate.

How to Apply for this Opportunity:

Students:

Print or share this Job Beacon with your teacher. 

You will need to discuss the SWL opportunity with your teacher (Careers/VET/VCAL Coordinator) first as they apply for the SWL opportunity on your behalf.

Teachers:

Discuss with your student the SWL opportunity to ensure it is a good match.

Hit Apply once satisfied.

Login to the SWL Portal.

View SWL details and make contact with the employer to discuss hosting your student.

Complete SWL Portal student details as required.

Teachers, please ensure that the student arranges a time to meet with the employer and completes all required paperwork before commencement of the placement. 

About this Trending Industry.  Careers in Caring is the largest employer in our region.  Caring roles include: Community Services, Aged Care, Disability, Health and Allied Health.  More than 15% of our workforce is currently employed in these roles and this sector is expected to grow by 23% in the next 5 years.

For a live job feed and more about this trending regional industry, including career pathways into top performing careers and career heroes, see Careers in Caring.  For other top regional performing careers see Geelong Careers.