As one of Australia’s largest aged care providers, with more than 4,000 employees, we offer a comprehensive range of career and growth opportunities in our residences, home care division and corporate areas.
We’re united with our community to meet exciting challenges that lie ahead, guided by the integrity of our multifaceted team.
The reach and impact of Arcare’s work is amplified by people who generously contribute their time, energy and skills to get involved with the community around them. We welcome the warmth and expertise of our volunteers that connect with Arcare residents on a daily basis.
Volunteering with us provides an opportunity to create positive change in an elderly person’s life.
Want to know about the people behind the hard work? Arcare staff include leading authorities in aged care services and we are fortunate to have an incredible network of dedicated professionals accross our residences. Each week, interviews with team members are available through our social media campaign, ‘People of Arcare’.
For all preferred Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Universities that partner with Arcare, please note that regular changes to student placements are imminent in the current COVID-19 environment and Arcare will respond to Department of Health directions accordingly to minimise risk to our clients and community.
VICTORIA
As per Directions 29th July, student clinical placement are permitted in all settings but restricted from providing care and being exposed to high-risk COVID and confirmed COVID clients. Students and assessors are restricted to one site only and should not have worked for another provider within x 14 days of commencing student placement at Arcare (this is an Arcare request). If the student has had their two COVID vaccines (greater than 14 days since the last dose) and they have no symptoms, then they do not require the 14 day restriction.
QUEENSLAND
As per the Residential Aged Care Directive No: 6, students can only enter a residential aged care facility located in an impacted area if they are fully vaccinated. Students and assessors are restricted to one site only and should not have worked for another provider within x 14 days of commencing student placement at Arcare (this is an Arcare request). If the student/assessor has had their 2 vaccines (greater than 14 days since the last dose) and they have no symptoms, they do not require the 14 day restrictions.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Student Placements in New South Wales have been placed on hold.
Excerpt from SBS’s ‘What Does Australia Really Think About Old People’ featuring Arcare Parkwood carer, Phil.
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