Are you the right fit for aged care?
The right fit toolkit provides you with all the information you need to know about starting a career in the aged and community care sector.
To provide older Australians with quality services, it is vital that we identify people who are the right-fit for the sector.
The toolkit contains resources to help you make an informed choice about whether you are the right fit for the sector and if the sector is the right fit for you.
What is the aged care sector?
Our sector provides a diverse range of services to older people and their families, including residential care, home care, respite, day centres as well as independent and retirement living. The services provided support older people in their own home or for those who can no longer live at home.
Do you want to make a difference?
If you want a fulfilling career that allows you to give back to the community and provide much needed support to those who need it, then this could be the right job for you. Working with older Australians is challenging, but is also highly rewarding. You get to experience the personal satisfaction of knowing that you are doing a job that genuinely makes a difference.
Are you aware of the job roles and pathways in aged care?
The aged and community care sector is the fastest growing sector with many employment opportunities available. There is a diverse range of job roles and career pathways on offer, including opportunities to upskill and grow your career.
Is the sector right for you?
It’s important to consider the working conditions before deciding if a career in the sector is the right fit for you. A career in aged and community care provides many stable employment opportunities . If you love helping people then a career in this sector could be suitable for you.
Do you have the right qualities and attributes?
There is a range of personal qualities and attributes that are required before you commence work in the sector. These key characteristics will help determine if you have what you need to succeed in aged and community care.
JOB ROLE PROFILES
It is critical that you have the necessary language, literacy and numeracy skills to effectively undertake the tasks associated with your role. The job role profiles provide information to help identify the language, literacy and numeracy requirements aligned to entry level job roles and associated workplace tasks.
