Aged Care Jobs
Aged care jobs involve working as carer in a residential aged care facility. It involves all aspects of a carer’s role including personal care, general well-being and assistance with daily activities.
Day to day Aged Care work
Under the supervision of registered nurses, the day to day duties of an aged care worker involves carrying out care plans that include bathing, showering, personal hygiene, toileting, respite, assistance in dressing & mobility, preparing meals and laundry work.
Job titles
- Nursing Assistant
- Community Care Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Field Officer
- Personal Care Assistant
Personality/skills profile
The ideal candidate for the aged care industry is someone who
- has great interpersonal skills and is able to get along well with people in general
- has a caring and supportive attitude towards others
- is flexible and able to work in environments with culturally diverse people
- is able to perform domestic duties efficiently
- can work well in a team and follow instructions
More information
| Does this type of work include shift work? | Yes |
| Does it have flexible hours? | Yes |
| Is there any travel involved? | No |
| Do I have to have a driver’s licence and own my own car? | No |
Salary
Entry level workers in this industry usually earn around between $30,000 - $35,000 per annum. Experienced workers earn around $45,000 per annum.
Course entry requirements
Candidates should hold at least a NSW School Certificate or equivalent. Please note that in order to work in the home care industry you will need to undergo a mandatory police check.
Aged Care Courses at NCA that will prepare you for work in this industry
Pathways
After the completion of study you can move forward or branch off into a Diploma level course, community welfare work, mental health, disability, alcohol and other drug work.
