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STATISTICS have shown growth in employment opportunities in the aged care sector for years.<\/p>\n

Apart from excellent job stability, there are far more rewarding reasons to enter the industry.<\/p>\n

Executive director of Estia Health Leopold, Wendy O\u2019Rielly, will tell you there is far more to working in age care than just a weekly pay packet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have worked in health for close to 40 years and I still love my job. It is rewarding, enriching, and every day you can go home with this great feeling that you made someone\u2019s day just a little bit brighter,\u201d Wendy said.<\/p>\n

Estia Health is also committed to the training of new staff and regularly engage Gordon students for work placement during their Individual Support (Ageing) course.<\/p>\n

Students complete 120 hours of training during their placement and work alongside experienced staff who guide and shape their learning.
\n\u201cThere really is no better way to learn than by doing. This is what makes the relationship between TAFE and Estia so important,\u201d Ms O\u2019Rielly said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gordon teach their students so well, so we know they will make great team members. They come into work placement well prepared and fully supported.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThe staff and students become really good buddies. We have had students coming to us for a long time and our staff are really great at making the students feel part of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Director of Estia Health Leopold, Wendy O’Rielly, takes her dog Ginny to work everyday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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To work in aged care, you need to undertake a Certificate III in Individual Support.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur 19-week course is perfect for anyone looking to become a caregiver to older people who require care,\u201d said Michelle Milroy, business manager for health and science at The Gordon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our simulated work environment, students gain the hands-on skills they need before commencing work placement. Their excellent underpinning of skills and knowledge allows them to be confident stepping into the work environment,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

The outcomes are really positive for Gordon students, and work placement often leads to employment and excellent job satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Wayne Dover, a recent Gordon graduate said, \u201cThis was the perfect course for me. It was so practical, and my work placement led me to a job here at Estia Health.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward every day to getting up and going to work. It is so rewarding and I feel like I make a real difference. With great teachers who are more than happy to impart their wisdom, The Gordon was a great place for me to change careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are interested in completing a qualification that leads to working in aged care, visit thegordon.edu.au.<\/a><\/p>\n

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