What qualifications do I need to work at Helping Hand? – Helping Hand

What qualifications do I need to work at Helping Hand?


What qualifications do I need to work at Helping Hand?

To work at Helping Hand, you need to be eligible to live and work in Australia. You will need a current national police clearance certificate, or we can help you get one. Many of our roles require specific qualifications, make sure you read the Job Description carefully to see what qualifications are needed. Here are some of the common ones:

Care Worker (residential or community)

  • Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification/experience
  • Community care workers must have a full South Australian driver’s licence and a safe, reliable and registered car

Home Support Worker

  • Current first aid certificate
  • Current full South Australian driver’s licence
  • Safe, reliable and registered car

Enrolled Nurse

  • A Diploma of Nursing
  • Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
  • Previous aged care industry experience

Registered Nurse

  • A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
  • Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
  • Minimum 12 months working experience

 

This post is part of a series of frequently asked questions – read more Careers FAQs here, and discover all our Frequently Asked Questions here.


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