Residential Aged Care Worker
OSCA 421331
31,200
66.7%
87.2%
44 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Residential Aged Care 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 assistance, emotional support and direct person-centred care for older people residing in an aged care home.
What they typically do
- Supports residents with daily activities, such as mobility and personal care
- Monitors medication administration to ensure it is used correctly and effectively
- Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
- Provides community engagement and social support to residents
- Supports a multidisciplinary team to adhere to health plans as directed by health care professionals
- Provides emotional support and assists residents in managing depression, confusion and grief
- Complies with standards within an aged care facility
- May perform specialised personal care, such as palliative care and dementia support
- May facilitate basic medical procedures, such as catheterisation and peg feeding
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Residential Aged Care Worker.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.