Aged Care & Support
Job Description
A career in the aged care sector can be a rewarding career path, with a diverse range of job roles and career pathways available. It is one of the fastest growing sectors as our population rapidly ages. You can work at varying levels progressing your career from Aged Care Worker to Assistant in Nursing (AIN), and specialise in other roles such as Diversional Therapist, Recreation Officer, Home Care Coordinator, Case Manager and much more. You can also specialise in varying fields and branch out to specific areas within the industry. There are also opportunities to work in allied health, nursing, business administration and hospitality and domestic roles within the aged care industry.
Those working in the aged care sector must have strong communication, empathy and customer service skills, and will assist with managing their clients daily routines. They also keep accurate patient records and assist in the planning of daily routines and ongoing care regimens. They work in multidisciplinary teams alongside other skilled professionals.
Those working within the aged care industry, predominantly deliver primary health care in hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, aged care facilities, Government or military institutions, community settings, in the home or in outpatient facilities.
Qualifications
To work in the aged care industry you can start out in an Assistant in Nursing / Aged Care Support Worker role. To work in this capacity you need to complete a qualification such as a Certificate III in Health Services or Certificate III in Aged Care. This qualification includes a mandatory 120 hours of work placement training.
You can work at varying levels progressing your career from Aged Care Worker to Assistant in Nursing (AIN), and specialise in other roles such as Diversional Therapist, Recreation Officer, Home Care Coordinator, Case Manager and much more. You can also specialise in varying fields and branch out to specific areas within the industry. There are also opportunities to work in allied health, nursing, business administration and hospitality and domestic roles within the aged care industry.
Attributes
- Approachable
- Autonomous
- Calm
- Cheerful
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Confident
- Courteous
- Determined
- Devoted
- Diligent
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Focused
- Integrity
- Interpersonal
- Organised
- Patient
- Perceptive
- Positive
- Procedural
- Punctual
- Welcoming
Key Skills
- Aged Care Industry Practices
- Quality Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Client / Patient Care
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Confidentiality & Privacy
- First Aid Certificate
- Records Management
Future Prospects
You may like to think about moving on from this career, some transferable skills can be utilised in roles such as;
- Personal Care Worker
- Aged Care / Support Worker
- Extended Care Assistant
- Community Support Worker
- Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
- Diversional Therapy
- Recreation Officer
- Case Manager (Home Care)
- Home Care Coordinator
- Home & Community Care
