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25.01.2022 In the lead up to Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) running from 10 to 18 October, Choose Your Own Health Career would like to recognise the important role of Mental Health Support Workers in providing care and support for people who are living with mental illness, their families, carers and friends. For more information on this exciting career visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//mental-health-support/ Together, let’s take time to boost our wellbeing, check in with... one another, and break down stigma. Visit the QMHW website to learn more: https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/ #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime
23.01.2022 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners in this year’s Queensland Training Awards! https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/qta/winners-and-finalists
23.01.2022 Did you know 1 in every 2 Queenslanders will experience mental illness in their lifetime? This week is Queensland Mental Health Week and there’s plenty of ways you can get involved, learn about mental health and help raise awareness. To find out what is happening near you and search for events , visit the website: https://bit.ly/2F5IaKu .... You can also go in the draw to WIN PRIZES , if you join the social media competition. Simply follow QMHW on Instagram and share a photo of how you take time for your mental health using the hashtag #QMHWTakeTime.
22.01.2022 Interested in supporting clinical and frontline staff to provide care for patients in hospital? A Wardsperson (Orderly/Patient Services Assistant) provides support and assistance to clinical and other frontline staff in patient care, manual handling and transportation of patients. As a Wardsperson, you would need to have a high level of interpersonal and communications skills as well as the ability to work independently as part of a high-performing team. Visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//wardsperson-orderly-p/ to find out more about this exciting career!
22.01.2022 Ever wondered what it's like working amongst the action in an operating theatre? An operating theatre technician transports patients to and from the theatre and wards, assists with moving patients and positioning them correctly for their procedure. As well as giving technical support during an operation, an operating theatre technician is responsible for making sure the theatre and equipment are clean. Operating theatre technicians need good communication and empathy to support patients who are feeling anxious about their surgery. Visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//operating-theatre-tec/ to find out more about this exciting career!
21.01.2022 Did you know that health is the largest and fastest growing industry in Queensland. New data released by the National Skills Commission shows that the greatest increase in employment in Queensland during the COVID-19 period has been within the Health and Social Assistance Industry. Health is one of the few industries that is everywhere, in every region and always in demand. There are so many different opportunities within the health industry that no matter what motivates you, there is a rewarding career for everyone. Visit www.cyohealthcareer.com.au to find out more about the range of exciting careers available to you!
18.01.2022 Choose Your Own Health Career is celebrating Health Heroes Week 2020 for Queensland to thank and appreciate the entire health workforce for their dedication and hard work during one of the most challenging years yet. Our health heroes are not just doctors and nurses working in hospitals there is a whole health workforce out there working hard to keep Queenslanders safe. Many of these jobs support health professionals by working directly with patients while others work behind the scenes, including roles in administration and even maintenance! Visit www.cyohealthcareer.com.au to find out how you could become a health hero too!
18.01.2022 Ernie started his career in health through a Certificate III in Aged Care. Ernie worked in Aged Care Nursing for over 5 years before transitioning to the Administration field where he now works alongside a range of frontline to executive staff to improve health outcomes for patients. Read Ernie’s story here https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//business-practice-imp/
18.01.2022 Do you enjoy working with people to make a difference in their lives? Personal Support Workers provide companionship, emotional support and plan social activities for aged and disabled persons. They also assist with a range of personal care activities including food preparation, dressing, personal hygiene and housekeeping tasks. Personal Support Workers can work in a client’s home or in a private or community care facility. ... Read about Jaslyn’s journey here https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//personal-support-work/ and visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//personal-support-work/ to find out more about this rewarding career. Have an inspiring journey you’d like to share? Message us on Facebook to feature on the CYO website!
17.01.2022 Always great to meet with industry stakeholders to showcase the Choose Your Own Health Career website and discuss ways to work together. Thanks Blue Stone Medical & Professional for your hospitality!
16.01.2022 Interested in working behind the scenes to assist health professionals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease? A Pathology Laboratory Assistant assists in pathology laboratories by undertaking routine tasks and performing tests on samples. They might receive, prepare and dispatch specimens, prepare culture media and perform basic tests. Having excellent attention to detail is important for accuracy and record keeping in this role. Read Jeyaseelan’s story here https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//trainee-pathology-ass/ and visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//pathology-laboratory-/ to find out more about this exciting career! Have an inspiring journey you’d like to share? Message us on Facebook to feature on the CYO website!
15.01.2022 Vocational Education and Training (VET) is learning that provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to enter and succeed in the workforce. There are many benefits of choosing to start your career in health with a VET qualification. Watch the video to find our more!
14.01.2022 An important and exciting milestone this week with the signing of our first Health Gateway to Industry School project MOU with Bentley Park College in Cairns. The Gateway program aims to develop school students' knowledge and understanding of the varied roles available in the health workforce and improve their access to learning and experiential opportunities in Queensland's growing health sector. Thanks to Bentley's College Principal Bruce Houghton and the school's Industry Liaison Officer Dan Ginnaw, for their enthusiasm and support. Thanks also to our Gateway team, Mary-Anne Quilter and Sam Weling, who have worked tirelessly to get our Gateway program up and running in such a short period of time.
14.01.2022 Choose Your Own Health Career - The health workforce needs you!
14.01.2022 Are you passionate about enhancing the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals? A Diversional Therapy Assistant supports Diversional Therapists to plan, design, coordinate and implement recreation and leisure-based activity programs to enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals. They may work in aged care facilities, youth or community centres, organisations that offer services for people with specific disability and also private practices. Having a caring and compassionate nature with good communication skills and a willingness to help people is important in this role. Visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//diversional-therapy-a/ to find out more about this exciting career!
14.01.2022 Members of our health workforce team participated in three panel sessions about health pathways and careers for year 10 students at Kelvin Grove State College’s Way Beyond Today careers event yesterday. There was lots of interest in our Choose Your Own Health Career website. Thanks KGSC for the invitation to be part of this great event!
13.01.2022 Do you like working directly with patients? Interested in supporting allied health professionals to provide direct patient care? If yes to both, this career is for you! Allied Health Assistants support a range of Allied Health Professionals (e.g. Physiotherapists, Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists) with their day-to-day patient care and operational tasks. Allied Health Assistants need excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of medical ter...ms and the skills to comply with infection prevention and control as well as assisting in patient health care programming, treatment plans and therapeutic support. Read Ryan’s story here https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//allied-health-assista/ and visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//allied-health-assista/ to find out more about this exciting career! Have an inspiring journey you’d like to share? Message us on Facebook to feature on the CYO website.
12.01.2022 It was all happening in Cairns this week! We also had a CYO trade display at the 2020 Cairns Youth & Careers Expo hosted by the Business Liaison Association. Our staff member Sam spent the entire day chatting with students about the wide range of courses that can lead to a rewarding career in health.
12.01.2022 Sam Weling and Sabrina Kerr from CheckUP attended the Murri School Health Expo on Wednesday 18 November to introduce Choose Your Health Career to secondary school students and chat about career opportunities in health. There was excellent engagement and interest from the students. Thank you to Alison Nelson from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health for the invitation to participate. CheckUP is looking forward to being involved in future Health Expos at the Murri School.
11.01.2022 Did you know that careers in health are more than just doctors and nurses? Health administration officers play a key role in a variety of health settings. Their role can include maintaining patient records, ensuring adequate levels of supplies and providing customer service. Visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//health-administration/ to find out more! #healthadministration #healthcareers #healthindustry #vocationaleducation #vocationaltraining #careers #schoolleavers #vetinschools #careerjourney #health
10.01.2022 Choose Your Own Health Career is celebrating National Skills Week 2020 (24-30 August). Did you know that a VET course in health does not just provide a set of essential skills, but leads to successful job outcomes and a pathway to success! Want to learn more? ... Visit www.cyohealthcareer.com.au to start your health career journey today!
08.01.2022 Thank you to the staff from Kelvin Grove State College (KGSC) who had an introductory meeting with our new Health Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) team today. KGSC are already doing some amazing work with their students who are pursuing a health career, and we’re looking forward to working closely with KGSC on the Health GISP. Pictured below, while observing social distancing protocols, are Sam (CheckUP), Val (VET Coordinator, KGSC), Mary-Anne (CheckUP) and Jimmy (Industry Education Advisor, KGSC). #healthgisp
08.01.2022 It’s National Careers Week and the health workforce needs you! Did you know jobs in health are not just doctors and nurses working in hospitals? There’s a whole world of jobs that could have you working in a health facility or within the community. Choose Your Own Health Career introduces you to some of the most popular and in demand health careers in Queensland. Visit www.cyohealthcareer.com.au to find out how to get started on your health career today!
06.01.2022 Do you enjoy working with people and have a passion for customer service? Community Pharmacy Assistants provide customer service and retail sales skills in Pharmacies, and sometimes dispense medicines. As a Community Pharmacy Assistant, you will need to enjoy working with a broad range of people, selling products and providing general health advice. A general knowledge of health conditions and medications as well as good literacy and numeracy skills are important in this role. Visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au//community-pharmacy-as/ to find out more about this rewarding career.
06.01.2022 Our Health Gateway Schools team has been hitting the road over the last couple of weeks, visiting schools, supporting training initiatives and promoting careers in health through the CYO Health Career website. Recent engagement with schools included visits to Kelvin Grove State College, Runcorn State High School and the Deception Bay and Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre’s (FLC) from Edmund Rice Education’s Marlene Moore network. Our Gateway team was invited to the launch of K...elvin Grove State College's Health Simulation Centre, which also witnessed the signing of an MOU between CheckUP and the school, officially engaging KGSC as the first Health Gateway School in Brisbane. Mary-Anne and Sam were also present for the inauguration of Runcorn SHS’ Health Academy, which is a fully functional medical clinic upcycled from a shipping container developed and donated to the school by Canstruct. And finally the team participated at a Mini Careers Expo organised by the Deception Bay FLC, demonstrating the CYO website and providing information on the range of rewarding opportunities available in the health sector. Stay in touch with the Gateway team at [email protected] Subscribe to our newsletter https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/89D27E1E483A4CE0 and visit www.gateway2health.com.au
05.01.2022 Like working with computers and technology? Interested in a career working behind the scenes to provide technical IT support? An IT Support Officer provides technical support services to install, configure and maintain computer hardware and software by applying a high level of expertise. As an IT Support Officer, you need to be able to work in a team as well as independently and provide excellent customer service skills including patience and empathy for end users. IT Support... Officers can work in a variety of office-based settings from small to very large workplaces. Read Dylan’s story here https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au/story/trainee-it-officer/ and visit https://www.cyohealthcareer.com.au/job-/it-support-officer/ to find out more about this exciting career.
05.01.2022 Sabrina from CheckUP visited Mabel Park State High School this morning where she caught up with the lovely Kya who will be sharing her story on the Choose Your Own Health Career website. Kya is currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support and working towards her dream career of becoming a Midwife. Sabrina also had the opportunity to visit the school's health hub where students have access to a state-of-the-art health training facility. Stay tuned as Kya's personal career story will be added to the Choose Your Own Health Career website soon!
