A career in Aged Care can be incredibly rewarding, and the most effective way of making an impact is with a solid foundation of knowledge and real work experience. One of our highly skilled Trainers in aged care Jacqualyn, recently sat down with us to detail her experience of preparing students to take on work in this essential industry and why online learning at Open Colleges is the perfect solution to fit study around your personal and professional commitments.

The Key Benefits Of Studying Online

Learning at your own pace is one of the most attractive features of a course from Open Colleges. Jacqualyn knows from experience that in some traditional class structures, if a student struggles with a topic, they can easily lose confidence and have to work harder to keep up. With Open Colleges, our self-paced learning means that if you need to take more time to master a topic or revisit a lesson, you can do so without falling behind. The added flexibility that online learning brings also makes it much easier to fit study into your everyday life while juggling other commitments.

“What I love most about teaching is seeing someone learn a new skill or overcome a challenge they thought was impossible to overcome; it’s extremely rewarding.”

Developing Key Skills In Aged Care And Beyond

Some of the key skills you will develop will serve you well not just in aged care but in any professional setting. Jacqualyn regards the communication and admin skills you’ll learn as the most in-demand for any employer. The hands-on training you receive from Open Colleges, such as providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and mobility support, prepares you for a career in aged care or beyond if students want to branch out into other health care sectors like disability services or home care.

“The versatility of the skills learned in this course makes it a great stepping stone for a long-term career in health and social care.”

What To Expect When You Work In The Aged Care Industry

Jacqualyn likes to remind her students that their work in aged care will significantly impact the lives of others. Every day, their interactions, whether providing emotional support or assisting with everyday tasks for a client, greatly improve their quality of life. She also points out that students should be ready to constantly learn new things even when they enter the workforce.

“Commit to lifelong learning, the healthcare and community services sectors are always evolving with new techniques, technologies, and care models.”