There are many reasons why people seek a career change, this could be that there is a lack of work-life balance in their current role, they’re unchallenged and stagnant, or they feel a lack of purpose in the work they perform. A career that adds purpose to your life is a priority for many people. Here’s our guide on how you can start your career in Aged care
Here are some of the Benefits of changing careers
- Skill development
- Opportunities to upskill
- Renewed passion for your work
- Fresh challenges
- A new routine
- Sense of pride that comes with doing meaningful work,
What does a career in Aged care look like?
Aged care is directed at meeting the needs of people as they age by assisting them to maintain their independence through the provision of domestic, personal, and social support.
A typical job description could include the following tasks
- Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with clients and their families
- Provide individualised client-centred care for clients in their homes
- Support clients with domestic household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
- Assist clients with transportation for shopping, appointments, and recreational outings
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as grooming, dressing and hygiene
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines to keep yourself and clients safe.
Benefits of working for LiveBetter
- Salary packaging
- Purchase leave program
- Fitness passport
- Training & development
- Employee assistance program, and
- Supplementary parental leave
