Here's A Job With All The Skills You Will Ever Need

Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling job, in a positive and supportive environment with in-demand job availability, room for professional growth, job security in an industry with a variety of positions available?

Sounds like the dream occupation. Does it tick all the boxes? Yes, it does.

We’re talking about the care industry.

I’m challenging your preconceived judgment about what you know about the industry; trust me, there’s a whole lot more than just bathing and spoon feeding the elderly. It’s flexible no matter your employment type, the room for professional career development is always obtainable and there are a variety of roles available from frontline support, administration to catering.

You’ll learn all about being patient and caring for others while being supportive and supported. You’ll assist people through some tough times and learn a variety of communication skills that you can take into your personal lives.

According to Novaskill, the demand for skilled workers is increasing rapidly with the number of people requiring aged care facilities to double by 2050 and the sector will be one of the largest employers over the next 20 years. 

For the already in-demand industry, there are many opportunities to kickstart a successful and enriching career starting with VERTO! Here are all the skills you’ll pick up from the care industry that can be used in every aspect of life:

Patience and care

In the care industry, you will learn all about how your work revolves around the patient to assist them how they want to be helped, allowing them to feel in control and empowered to make decisions for themselves. As you’re working with vulnerable or high-risk people, you’re giving them a voice and making a genuine difference to their lives.

Communication skills

When working with the elderly or people living with a disability, you’ll pick up the many different ways that people communicate - whether that’s verbally and nonverbally (body language, using visuals and objects, audio,actions and sign language). You’ll work with people that are visually or hearing impaired, or use English as a second language.

Working in different environments

Whether you love a fast paced or one-on-one environment, there are many different areas in the care industry with a variety of work available in the workplace or out assisting people in the community. 

The responsibility of providing personal, physical, social and emotional care

From being a primary caretaker or looking after a number of people, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the needs are met. Whether that’s connecting with them on a personal level, helping them with everyday activities, joking around and putting a smile on their faces or being there for them in those tough times.

Empathy

You’ll be providing care for clients that have a variety of communication styles, different levels of mobility and sensitivities that vary to yours. You’ll gain the ability to understand first hand what life is like for your patients, as well as supporting them and their families. This is such a valuable life skill that can be used in any context but one that’ll stick with you in the long run.

Working in the care and support sector will give you the skills you need to get just about any job, so suss out the short courses and qualifications available with VERTO to get job ready for casual, part-time or permanent flexible employment! Start changing people’s lives for the better!