Community Aged Care Support Worker
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Community and Personal Service Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 4Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 42Aged Care and Disability Services and Support Workers
- Minor group
- 421Aged Care Workers
- Unit group
- 4212Community Aged Care Support Workers
Description
Provides general household assistance, emotional support and direct person-centred care for older people in their own homes.
Alternative titles
- Community Aged Care Worker
- Community Care Worker (Aged Care)
- Home Care Worker (Aged Care)
Unit group
4212 · Community Aged Care Support WorkersDescription
Provide general household assistance, emotional support, and direct person-centred care for older people residing in their own homes.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/4/42/421/4212
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.