Berufsausbildung Pflegeassistenz - Informationsvideo

Summary

The script is a warm welcome to a virtual information event hosted by the training center of the Vienna Red Cross. It provides an overview of global Red Cross activities and focuses on local projects such as homeless aid and disaster services. The speaker, Claudia Michaelis Ottl, introduces various vocational training programs in healthcare, emphasizing the growing importance of elderly care and the qualities required for a career as a nursing assistant. The training combines theory and practice, with an emphasis on flexibility, responsibility, and physical and psychological resilience. The script also discusses the training process, including the legal framework, practical hours, and the variety of healthcare settings in which trainees will gain experience.

Takeaways

• 👋 The speaker warmly welcomes participants to a virtual information event about training programs offered at the training center.
• 🌏 The Red Cross is a global network present in 192 countries, working on various social projects including homelessness aid and disaster relief services.
• 🏠 The Vienna Red Cross is particularly involved in housing assistance for the homeless, meal delivery, and elderly care, which is a growing and increasingly important area.
• 👩‍🏫 The speaker, Claudia Michaelis Ottl, introduces herself as the head of the training center and expresses her readiness to support participants in their vocational training.
• 📚 The training center offers vocational training in home care, nursing assistance, and other related fields, with a focus on practical application and theory.
• 👥 The training involves approximately 950 trained nursing assistants to date, with an average of three training courses per year.
• 🕗 The training schedule is from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with practical phases including various healthcare settings and mobile care.
• 📝 Requirements for the nursing assistance training include good German language skills, a positive school-leaving certificate, part-time or full-time availability, a medical certificate, a clean criminal record, and a valid work permit.
• 💉 The training covers comprehensive care including medication administration, patient positioning, mobility, and holistic care with a focus on documentation and medical techniques.
• 🏥 Practical phases of the training will take place in long-term care, acute care, surgical, internal medicine, and mobile care settings.
• 💼 The training prepares participants for roles under the supervision of a qualified nurse, with responsibilities including delegated tasks, patient care, and medication administration.

Q & A

What is the purpose of this virtual information session?

The purpose of the virtual information session is to provide all necessary information about the training programs offered at the training center.

Who is giving an overview of the Red Cross activities and the training center?

The head of the training center is giving an overview of the Red Cross activities and the training center.

How many countries does the Red Cross operate in worldwide?

The Red Cross operates in 192 countries worldwide.

What specific social projects does the Red Cross in Vienna focus on?

The Red Cross in Vienna focuses on projects such as helping the homeless, disaster relief services, meal delivery, and many other social projects involving both volunteers and professional staff.

What is one of the growing areas of work for the Red Cross in Vienna?

One of the growing areas of work for the Red Cross in Vienna is the care and support of elderly people.

How many employees does the Red Cross in Vienna have in the area of elderly care?

The Red Cross in Vienna employs approximately 500 people in the area of elderly care.

What types of training programs are offered at the training center?

The training center offers professional training programs for home helpers, nursing assistants, and specialized nursing assistants.

What are some personal qualities and skills required for a career in nursing assistance?

Some required qualities and skills include enjoying working with people of all ages and conditions, high flexibility, self-responsibility, self-organization, physical and psychological resilience, communication skills, team orientation, and a neat appearance.

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the nursing assistant training program?

Prerequisites include good German language skills (B2 certificate), a positive completion of compulsory schooling, willingness for part-time or full-time employment, a medical certificate, a criminal record extract, a valid work permit, and passing the admission process.

How is the nursing assistant training program structured in terms of theory and practice?

The training program is structured with 800 hours of theory and 560 hours of practical training, including internships in various care settings such as long-term care, acute care, mobile care, and a chosen internship.

What support does the Red Cross provide to its nursing assistants during and after their training?

The Red Cross provides supervision, team meetings, training, work clothes, equipment, and a service phone. They also offer continuing education and career advancement opportunities, including potential pathways to higher education degrees.

What are the work hours for nursing assistants during their practical training and professional work?

Work hours during practical training and professional work are typically from 6 AM to 10 PM, with possible split shifts, weekend duties, and on-call shifts, depending on the assignment.

What financial support options are available for those enrolling in the training program?

Financial support options include cost estimates from the training center, which can be submitted to the AMS advisor, as well as funding opportunities through the Vienna Employee Promotion Fund (WAFF) and the AMS, including inplacement foundation and programs like 'FRECH' (women taking the chance).

What does the admission process for the nursing assistant training program involve?

The admission process involves an electronic assessment with questions to determine personal suitability for the social profession, assessing aspects such as resilience and willingness to work in demanding situations.

Why should someone choose to train with the Vienna Red Cross?

The Vienna Red Cross offers a collective agreement, career advancement opportunities, regular training, provision of work clothes and equipment, supervision for emotional support, employee discounts with partners, and a public transportation card for Vienna.