Job Description

Aged Care Traineeship | Build a Career That Matters

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Bring your experience. Build a career with purpose.

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Are you an experienced customer service professional looking for your next career move? Perhaps you've built your skills in retail, hospitality, or another people-focused environment and you're ready to put those skills towards something that helps others.

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ACA is looking for professional, reliable and compassionate people to join a paid Residential Aged Care Traineeships across Adelaide.

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You don't need previous aged care experience, but you do need to bring the right attitude, work ethic and transferable skills.

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You'll earn a wage while completing a fully funded CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and gain practical, hands-on experience supporting older Australians in a residential aged care environment.

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Your experience matters.

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The skills you've developed in previous roles can provide a strong foundation for a career in residential aged care.

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We're looking for people who are confident:

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- Communicating with a wide range of people
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- Building positive professional relationships
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- Providing a high standard of customer service
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- Working as part of a team
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- Handling challenging situations calmly and respectfully
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- Taking responsibility and following through on commitments
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- Presenting themselves professionally
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- Showing patience, empathy and genuine care for others
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If you've developed these skills in retail, hospitality, customer service, or another people-focused role,



you may already have many of the qualities that make a great aged care worker.

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What will you actually be doing?

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You'll work within a residential aged care facility, supporting older Australians with their daily routines, wellbeing and quality of life.

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- Providing personal care and assistance with daily living
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- Supporting residents with mobility and everyday activities
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- Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction
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- Assisting with meals and maintaining a comfortable environment
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- Building positive, respectful relationships with residents
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- Supporting residents to maintain their dignity, independence and choice
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- Working closely with nurses, care staff and the wider care team
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- Following care plans, workplace procedures and safety requirements
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Residential aged care is about more than providing practical support. You'll get to know residents, build meaningful relationships and play an important role in their day‐to‐day lives.

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What's in it for you?

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- Fully funded CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
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- Paid study time
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- Ongoing mentoring and support
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- Practical, hands‐on experience in residential aged care
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- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
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- A genuine pathway into a growing industry
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- The opportunity to do work that makes a real difference
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No aged care experience? That's okay. The right skills matter.

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You will learn the care‐specific skills and knowledge you need throughout your traineeship.

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What we can't teach as easily is reliability, professionalism, empathy, patience and a genuine commitment to supporting others.

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If you've got those qualities, and you're ready to learn, we'd like to hear from you.

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What you'll need

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- Reliable transport to and from the facility
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- Morning & Afternoon shift availability (7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
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- Willingness to obtain a National Police Check
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- A genuine interest in supporting older Australians
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Who can apply?

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To be eligible for the traineeship, you must:

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- Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
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- Not already hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or higher
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Ready for your next career move?

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If you've built a strong foundation in customer service and working with people and you're ready to take those skills somewhere more meaningful, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

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At Apprenticeship Careers Australia, our values guide all that we do and who we are. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other to create a better Australia. We care about our people and those we represent, and we achieve success through a collaborative and courageous working setting.

📌 Trainee Personal Care Worker (Residential Aged Care) (South Australia)
🏢 Apprenticeship Careers Australia
📍 South Australia