Community Aged Care Support Worker
OSCA 421231
66,900
73.8%
87.9%
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Community Aged Care Support Worker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Provides general household assistance, emotional support and direct person-centred care for older people in their own homes.
What they typically do
- Supports older people with daily activities such as mobility, housekeeping tasks, personal care and meal preparation
- Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
- Oversees medication usage and monitors health care plans as directed by health care professionals
- Provides emotional support and assists older people in managing depression, confusion and grief
- Identifies and facilitates community-based social activities for older people
- Manages risks and emergencies in a home care setting
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Community Aged Care Support Worker.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.