About Us

Health and Aged Care Staff & Industry Training in Perth

Registered Training Organisation no 51585

Bestwest Care is a Western Australian owned and operated organisation, which specialises in the provision of Qualified Staff to WA’s Aged Care Facilities; Community Respite, Disability Support, and health services. We provide temporary staffing solutions throughout WA. We also provide industry specific Training Services.

Margaret Mazzucchelli, a Registered Nurse with extensive management and leadership experience in the Aged Care and Public Health systems, founded Bestwest Care in 2005. The organisation has since grown to become one of Perth’s leading Aged Care Staffing Agencies and Registered Training Organisations.

Health and Aged Care Staff

Bestwest Care employs Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Workers, Therapy Assistants, and Domestic Staff for placement within Aged Care and Health facilities, and community services in Perth and throughout Western Australia.

All our care workers hold a minimum of Certificate III in an appropriate discipline; have a minimum of 6 months’ full-time appropriate experience, and have a current National Police Certificate. Prior to placement, every staff member must undergo an induction process, which includes: Policies and Procedures, Etiquette, Manual Handling Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), and Food Safety training.

Industry Training

Bestwest Care is a Registered Training Organisation. We offer a range of Aged & Health Care Training Courses in Perth each year in accordance with industry standards.

All of our trainers are experienced in the Health, Aged Care and disability sectors and hold current Certificate IV Trainer and Assessment qualifications. Registered and Enrolled Nurses provide expertise on clinical issues when required.

Current accredited training courses include:

  • CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support
  • CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC43415 – Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
  • CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health

Accredited units of competency we offer include:

  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
  • HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medications
  • HLTAHA013 – Provide Support in Dysphagia Management
  • HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
  • Skill Sets to meet specific requirements are available

Current non-accredited training courses include:

  • Manual handling
  • Medications
  • Dysphagia support
  • Dementia Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental health
  • Technical skills for Care Workers
  • Workplace bullying
  • Cultural Safety
  • Other training as requested by organisations or groups
  • Technical skills for Care Workers
  • Workplace bullying
  • Cultural Safety
  • Other training as requested by organisations or groups

All the above short courses are suitable for direct care workers in residential or community care and may also be suitable for family members, volunteers or support people who are caring for a loved one.

Our Aim

Bestwest Care endeavours to provide a professional service to all our clients, and practices a continuous improvement philosophy.

We aim to support the community by:

  • Providing highly skilled, competent, and professional staff to health, aged care, and disability services and clients;
  • Providing excellent training that meets current industry needs.

Our Vision

To create a learning environment and experience in which every individual learner is supported and empowered to be the best they can be; and to provide a workforce of people who uphold the highest standards and create an environment which is safe for older people and people with disabilities.

To respond proactively and effectively to industry change in a timely manner, to ensure that the services and staff we provide support the provision of a workforce which is responsive and respectful of the needs and dignity of people who are ageing or have a disability.

Our Mission

Bestwest Care endeavours at all times to provide services to our clients, including care services, learners and employers in a manner that respects the organisation and the individual.

In 2020 Bestwest Care training and agency services will reflect the recent reforms in the aged care/disability sectors that will allow older people and people with a disability to trust and confidently seek services and support, to continue with independent life whether the individual resides in the community or in a residential nursing home.

We aim to be a leading training provider in community and health industries, to provide a future workforce that is equipped with a range of varying skills and emotional intelligence, workers that promote and embrace cultural safety and assist in creating an environment which is safe for frail older people and people with disabilities.

Bestwest Care empowers people to be the best they can be and achieve more. We value our customers, both corporate and individual, and uphold the highest standards.  We strive to ensure that every learner has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential. Through discussing study options, careers and pathways at the starting point for each learner, we ensure their journey through VET will create the foundation for a rewarding career.

We encourage feedback from all stakeholders to enable us to continue to deliver quality industry-specific training. We strive to maintain an excellent reputation by assisting our learners to achieve their goals, and through this to be recommended by them to prospective customers.

Margaret Mazzucchelli
Bestwest Care – Director

About Us