National Carers Week is back and better than ever! This year’s theme, ‘Millions of Reasons to Care,’ is dedicated to celebrating the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend, and we couldn’t be happier to get behind it. After all, it’s the selfless and community-driven acts of these carers that ensure those in need get the support they deserve.
However, to kick off the celebrations, we’ve decided to celebrate a different kind of carer: those who have built their professional careers around helping others. Namely, those in the aged care industry.
We’ve teamed up with some of our inspiring partners to spotlight some of the most rewarding careers in caring out there (and teach you how to land one). So, if you want to work somewhere where you can really make a difference, keep reading; you won’t want to miss this!
Careers in Caring
We think it’s safe to say that our healthcare heroes have some of the most important jobs out there. Whether we need medicine, support, advice, or any other kind of help, they’re always willing to lend a hand.
Aged care workers are one key category of healthcare workers who truly make a difference in Australian communities. They don’t just help older generations maintain their independence; they also provide companionship and build meaningful relationships with those that they look after. If you ask us, it’s a pretty incredible industry.
Why Aged Care is Important
As we’ve already touched on, aged care is hugely important in both personal and community contexts. To give you an idea of why this is, we’ve collated a list of reasons why aged care workers make such an impact (but keep in mind, this is by no means exhaustive)!
Reducing Healthcare Costs
A positive impact of aged care workers that not many people recognise is their impact on reducing healthcare costs. By continuously monitoring the health of their residents and providing preventative care, many health issues can be effectively managed before the need for hospitalisation and emergency care arises. What’s more, the support of an aged care worker can also make residents and their families feel much safer!
Promoting Independence
When people start getting a little bit older, they can lose the ability to carry out household tasks by themselves (and as a result, they can feel overly reliant on others and their quality of life can decrease). However, with the support of aged care workers, elderly citizens can maintain their independence and continue to live their lives the way they want to!
Reducing Caregiver Burden
Providing care for a family member in need can be a time-consuming task, especially when caring has to be balanced alongside work and a social life. By stepping in and offering aid as an aged care worker, you’ll dramatically reduce the caregiver’s workload, allowing your resident and their family to live full and balanced lives!
Why Choose a Career in Aged Care
We’ve covered the community benefits of the work done by aged care workers, but we still need to address all the perks of pursuing this type of career (and trust us, there are a lot)! Keep reading and discover why aged care is such a rewarding career.
Build Lasting Relationships
How does it sound to spend your workday hanging out with and helping your friends? That’s basically what aged care workers do! While working in aged care requires a lot of hard work, your workdays will be spent building relationships with and befriending your residents. If you ask us, that sounds like the makings of a true dream job!
Provide Peace of Mind
Just imagine how good it would feel to give peace of mind to a resident’s family! Because of your work, they’re able to rest easy knowing that the wellbeing of their loved one is in safe hands. Essentially, what we’re getting at is that aged care careers make you, your residents, and their families feel great. That’s what we call a win-win-win!
Make a Real Difference
What all of these job perks allude to is the fact that by pursuing an aged care career, you can make a real difference in the lives of so many! By looking after others, you can truly fill up your cup while improving the lives of the elderly. If you ask us, it doesn’t get much better than that!
Pursue a Future-Proof Career
Aged care workers are always in super high demand. After all, people will always want the best for the best providing quality care for their loved ones! If you choose a career in this industry, you’ll benefit from increased job stability: it’s a career that can truly last a lifetime!
Discover Aged Care Employers
Luckily for you, we’ve partnered with a bunch of incredible employers in the aged care industry, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce them to you! Have a browse through the list below or head straight to our healthcare industry page to learn more!
Bupa
As one of Australia’s largest private residential aged care providers, Bupa knows a thing or two about quality care! Their passionate team know there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to care and constantly adapts to better help their residents. The best part? They’re on the look-out for more empathetic and caring aged care workers!
Could you be a perfect fit? Find out by checking out their employer profile today!
Opal Aged Care
Opal aged care is another staple in the Australian aged care industry. With over 17,000 dedicated team members and 133 care communities across Australia, it’s no surprise that so many Aussies trust Opal with the wellbeing of their loved ones. Opal’s strong commitment to investing in their team means that future employees will have plenty of opportunities to evolve into the best aged worker they can be!
Check out their openings and launch your career by heading to their employer profile.
Launch Your Career in Caring Today!
Now that you’re equipped to launch an incredible career in caring, it’s time to take the next step and start planning your applications! To start off on the right foot, head over to our article on how to nail your next job interview today (we even teamed up with aged care pros on this, so it’s not one to miss)!
