About Us: 

Peninsula Villages a well-established and respected aged care facility on the Central Coast. We are part of a consolidated PACE group of not-for-profit aged care and retirement villages. We are proactive with a modern Model of Care, that is committed to delivering Consumer Directed Care and creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected, and receive the highest level of care possible.

About the role: 

Are you new to the aged care sector and looking for the ideal starter role? Peninsula Villages is pleased to offer trainee positions, perfect for those with an interest in building a career in aged care but with limited or no experience.

The Traineeship program is designed to support students with their learning and allow them to gain valuable work experience at the same time. If you are successful in applying for a traineeship, you will complete a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) onsite with fee-free training (subsidised by the NSW Government), which is delivered by ET Australia, and work in a clinical setting whilst you are mentored to develop your skills. Have you thought about working in aged care before, but you’re not quite sure if it’s for you? A Traineeship program is a perfect way for you to experience working in aged care in a supported environment.

About you: 

• Commitment to engage and align with Peninsula Villages ICCARE Values.
• An ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful of the rights and needs of others.
• Vaccinated against COVID-19
• Willingness to work as part of a team and to take and seek direction
• Ability to undertake online training
• Ability to complete tasks that include manual handling

Why join Peninsula Villages?

• We employ over 300 staff members and support over 450 residents across three aged care residential facilities and four Independent Living Villages.
• As an industry leading provider, we are proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice.
• We actively support the development of our staff through training opportunities.
• Annual salary increases every year, in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
• A variety of wellbeing initiatives such as free staff massages and discounted Peninsula Leisure Centre use.
• Career progression opportunities.

Peninsula Villages plans to start the traineeship in June 2024. If we have sufficient interest, an additional traineeship program will be offered in October 2024.

Offers of employment will be subject to police certificate requirements in accordance with Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers, a minimum of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations and a functional assessment.

Please note to apply for this position you must have permanent work rights.