"When Pop passed away, I felt inspired to try something new. Our older people's time is so precious and it is incredibly rewarding being able to share that time with them," Mr Senini said.

Mr Senini is one of 9 trainees currently undertaking a Certificate III in Individual Support at Calvary Gympie Views Residential Aged Care. Overall, the home has had 13 trainees learning and working at its facility, with Mr Senini part of the third cohort to take up the opportunity.

Calvary Gympie View Aged Care Home Manager, Deb Lillis, said having the trainees join the local workforce had transformed the home.

"The trainees are a breath of fresh air for both staff and residents. They have a new energy that they bring to the table and come up with some amazing ideas on how to provide improved care," Ms Lillis said.

"Even though some of the trainees have only been with us for a short period of time, they're fast becoming the favourites of many of our residents. I think the trainees remind them of their grandchildren in a way."

The fully supported aged care traineeship is available across Calvary Health Care's three Queensland Aged Care Homes, with four trainees gaining permanent employment at Calvary Noosa and three at Calvary Robina Rise since the initiative began earlier this year. Nationally, the traineeship is also available at Calvary homes in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, Victoria and South Australia.

Calvary General Manager, Aged Care, NSW and Queensland, Sue Wilmshurst, said the traineeships provided the perfect groundwork to a rewarding career in aged care.

"At Calvary, our trainees get paid to learn. They have up to two years to complete their traineeship, with the practical work balanced with their studies," Ms Wilmshurst said.

"Our staff love being there to support the trainees achieve their personal and organisational goals. It is a rewarding experience for everyone involved."

Mr Senini is hoping to complete his traineeship in the next couple of months and looks forward to continuing his career in aged care.

"It is something completely different to a normal nine-to-five job. You're helping people and learning new skills," Mr Senini said.

"I love everything about working in aged care, but building and growing connections with the residents is my favourite part. When you go home you know you've helped someone and being able to make someone's day is so fulfilling."