Caughey Preston Trust
caughey-preston.org.nz
General Overview of Caughey Preston Trust
A well respected provider of quality care to older adults of the Auckland Region. We've been providing care for over 56 years including Hospital, Rest Home and specialised dementia care.
What are the main types of jobs in Caughey Preston Trust?
We employ 246 staff across a diverse range of skills and roles. Many roles are clinically related but we also cover laundry, cleaning, catering, administration, finance, management, training and education and human resources.
What are the skill shortages in the industry?
In Aged Care the skills shortages relate to appropriately qualified and experienced Registered Nurses and HealthCare Assistants wtih Aged Care background work experience.
What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Registered Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Activities Coordinator and also Property and Support Services Manager
What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
RN- 3 yr nursing degree
HCA - no qualifications but experience is necessary
Activities Coordinator - no qualifications to start with but a desire that the employee works towards their National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?
They could volunteer some of their time to an Aged Care provider perhaps starting with volunteer social work visiting clients who do not have any family close by
Why is Caughey Preston Trust involved in Workchoice Day?
Because people are our business, not only our clients and staff but the community at large and this is a way of giving something back to the community in a positive way.
caughey-preston.org.nz
General Overview of Caughey Preston Trust
A well respected provider of quality care to older adults of the Auckland Region. We've been providing care for over 56 years including Hospital, Rest Home and specialised dementia care.
What are the main types of jobs in Caughey Preston Trust?
We employ 246 staff across a diverse range of skills and roles. Many roles are clinically related but we also cover laundry, cleaning, catering, administration, finance, management, training and education and human resources.
What are the skill shortages in the industry?
In Aged Care the skills shortages relate to appropriately qualified and experienced Registered Nurses and HealthCare Assistants wtih Aged Care background work experience.
What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Registered Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Activities Coordinator and also Property and Support Services Manager
What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
RN- 3 yr nursing degree
HCA - no qualifications but experience is necessary
Activities Coordinator - no qualifications to start with but a desire that the employee works towards their National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?
They could volunteer some of their time to an Aged Care provider perhaps starting with volunteer social work visiting clients who do not have any family close by
Why is Caughey Preston Trust involved in Workchoice Day?
Because people are our business, not only our clients and staff but the community at large and this is a way of giving something back to the community in a positive way.