Overview
Provides general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged or disabled people in their own homes.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks
- accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
- assisting clients with their mobility
- preparing food for clients
- arranging social activities
- performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
- assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
- providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
- may do shopping and run errands
- may live in with the person
Alternative Titles
- Aged or Disabled Care Worker
- Personal Carer
- Personal Care Worker
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
6 courses found.
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CHC43315: Certificate IV in Mental Health
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CHC43015: Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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CHC33021: Certificate III in Individual Support
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52926WA: Course in Oral Care in the Ageing and Disability Sectors
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52840WA: Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care
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11229NAT: Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation Dementia Services
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