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Healthcare Services
Objectives
Target participants of the “Hire and Train” Scheme (the “Scheme”) are those who are middle-aged (mainly homemakers). Under the “Scheme” implemented in Healthcare Services Industry, hired trainees will receive training on basic skills of elderly care within working hours during the employment period. Upon completion of designated course, hired trainees will formally perform the duties of Care Worker, and be able to master the skills required for daily duties of a Care Worker. Under the terms of appointment, arrangements of working hours and leave schedule will fit the needs of trainees’ family roles.
Content of the "Scheme"
Under the “Scheme”, an appointed training body of the ERB (KCRA Community Education Enhancement Center Limited) will arrange for the provision of on-the-job training for trainees while the employer (The Salvation Army (Social Services Department)) will recruit 24 Care Workers and arrange them for training.
"Hire"
Appointment terms of the target job set out by the participating employer under the “Scheme” are as follows:
Participating Employer: The Salvation Army (Social Services Department)
Training body: |
KCRA Community Education Enhancement Center Limited |
Post title: |
Care Worker Trainee / Part-time Care Worker Trainee |
Entry requirements: |
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Appointment period: |
13 November 2023 to 31 October 2024 (Tentative) |
Remuneration: |
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Working hours: |
Care Worker Trainee:
Part time Care Worker Trainee:
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Working location: |
To be arranged by the employer, locations include Residence for Senior Citizens, Integrated Home Care Service Team, Day Care Centre for Senior Citizens or Hostel in Shatin, Ma On Shan, Tai Po, Yuen Long, Tseung Kwan O, Lam Tin, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei or Wong Tai Sin |
Incentives for retention: |
The employer will offer incentives to encourage trainees to stay in their jobs, including provision of on-the-job practical skills training by designated staff |
Remarks: For appointment terms, please refer to the final announcement of the employer.
"Train"
On-the-job training will include a Skills Upgrading course, namely Foundation Certificate in Training for Care Workers (Part-time), with duration of 24 hours.
Upon successful completion of the above course, trainees will be awarded graduation certificate recognised by the “Qualifications Framework” respectively.
The employers will arrange an experienced full-time staff as mentor to provide trainees with on-the-job practical skills training and guidance, and assist trainees to adapt to the working environment.
Enquiry
For details and application procedures of the “Scheme”, please contact ERB at 182 182 or KCRA Community Education Enhancement Center Limited at 2780 9293.