Aged Care Worker
Provide support to elderly people by assisting with daily activities including eating, showering, dressing and cleaning.
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4.0Nov 2018
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Community Care (Aged and Disability Services)
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Aged care
The good things
Mostly i get satisfaction with helping the elderly with extra services into the home and ensuring staff are well trained . There is nothing more satisfying helping a client who has no family get back...
The challenges
Finding people on the floor is hard but you get used to it. Its very rewarding when you save a life. Your day changes all the time you need to be a little flexible. And variety medications, showers, t...
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5.0Mar 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Higher School Certificate
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Cleaner
The good things
At the end of your shift it’s a nice feeling to see the satisfaction in the faces of the elderly that their home as it is “their home “ to be clean and tidy... also little things that you do for them ...
The challenges
The challenge is really with yourself. You have to make sure that the tasks are all done and done well. Yes time is always is a challenge but your time management has to be excellent...
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Frequently asked questions about becoming an Aged Care Worker
To become an Aged Care Worker you are generally required to complete a vocational qualification in individual support or ageing support. You may also need to hold a First Aid certificate and National Police Check.,Find out more about how to become an Aged Care Worker.
Aged Care Workers can make a real difference in the lives of others by providing support and meaningful social connection for elderly people.,Aged Care Workers may improve the quality of life of aged people by ensuring their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing and needs are met.,Find out more about this career by reading reviews from Aged Care Workers surveyed on SEEK.
It may be possible to gain work experience by seeking out opportunities to volunteer in aged care.,You may also complete work placement in aged care as part of studying a qualification in aged care or individual support.
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