Career
Aged and Disability Support Carers
Community Services & Development
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,382
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
277,600
Growth
Decline
Overview
Aged and Disability Support Workers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate in individual aged or disability care
Short Courses Available
- Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care
- Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care
- Certificate II in Individual Support
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
Industry
Community Services & Development
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