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Induction Guide | New Employee 31
Development framework
Development streams
At Bupa Aged Care Australia our learning and development initiatives and programs are contained
within 6 streams:
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Induction
(learning about Bupa, your workplace, your role and other general information)
•
Systems
(key systems you will be using and operating at your workplace)
•
Role specific
(your specific role which is not clinical in nature)
•
Clinical
(the clinical capability associated with your role)
•
Leadership
(leadership skills and activities)
•
Interpersonal and Professional skills
development (content related to other critical skills areas
such as communication, time management, presentation skills etc).
Your Induction checklists will specify what type of training you will need to undertake at different
stages of your Ignite journey.
Development approach
Development programs follow a best practice learning approach where content is delivered through
a combination of Education, Experience and Exposure activities.
On the job role training (Buddy shifts)
During your first week at the home you will be assigned a Buddy who will partner with you during
your first two to three days on the job (this may vary depending on your needs and experience). Your
buddy will be primarily responsible for conducting on the job training which we call ‘Buddy Shifts’.
They will also offer advice and guidance regarding the day-to-day aspects of working at Bupa Aged
Care and help introduce you to Bupa’s culture.
During your buddy shifts you will be assessed on key activities until you are ready to work
independently.
Classroom education sessions
Each home has an active education calendar, which involves employee training being made available
on a regular basis. Sessions are delivered either by a Bupa Aged Care employee or by an external
provider. Education calendars are posted in team corridors or team rooms. Sessions may be
compulsory or voluntary. They can last from 30 minutes to two hours.
What you are required or offered to attend will depend on your role.
These sessions are a great way to continue your personal and professional development so make the
most out of them.
Your development