Aged Care Support Worker
Aged Care Support Workers are responsible for providing personal, physical and emotional support to elderly clients needing assistance with their daily activities.
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- What's it like to be an Aged Care Support Worker?
- How to become an Aged Care Support Worker
- Latest Aged Care Support Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Aged Care Support Workers
- Is Aged Care Support Worker the right role for you?
- Aged Care Support Worker role reviews
What's it like to be an Aged Care Support Worker?
Aged Care Support Workers look after the health and wellbeing of clients in aged care facilities, or help to maintain the independence of those wishing to remain in their own homes. They assist clients with such tasks as personal care, domestic duties and mobility. Aged Care Support Workers also provide companionship and emotional support to improve their quality of life.
Tasks and duties
- Communicating with clients about their care and support requirements.
- Writing personalised care plans in consultation with clients.
- Making home visits and assisting with such tasks as food preparation, personal hygiene and dressing, washing and cleaning.
- Assisting clients with shopping, running errands and social outings.
- Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support.
- Organising appointments, transport, and change in services for clients.
How to become an Aged Care Support Worker
Most Aged Care Support Workers learn the skills required to work as a carer through experience and training. Courses at the certificate level are the most popular courses for those looking for their first job in the industry.
- Complete your Secondary School Certificate.
- Complete a Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015), a Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115), or a Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015).
- Alternatively, complete a Certificate III Individual Support (CHC33015).
- To get experience in this industry and to boost your resume, you can volunteer with Seniors and Aged Care.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Aged Care Support Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Personal Care
Domestic Assistance
Meal Preparation
Social Support
Aged Care
Individual Support
Medication Management
Complex Care
Cleaning
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Latest Aged Care Support Worker reviews
Jan 2024
I have been able to build positive relationships with clients and their families, which helps solidify trust
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business Administration and Management
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsPersonal Support Worker is a tough job unless you have passionate in caring for aged and elderly.
If you are passionate in helping people to carry out their daily tasks to take care of themselves, te...
The challengesWhen you have a difficult patient that does not want to cooperative with you. (Always prove hard)
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Oct 2024
I’m passionate about caring for older adults, but heavy workloads are limiting my ability to provide the quality care they deserve. It’s challenging to give each person the time and attention they need when stretched so thin.
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsAs a dedicated nurse, I genuinely love my job and the opportunity it gives me to make a positive impact on patients’ lives. However, the baggage that comes with the role—such as workplace bullying and...
The challengesI love being a nurse and caring for patients, but unclear job tasks and workplace bullying are affecting my ability to do my best. Vague responsibilities make the work confusing and frustrating. I hop...
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