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421331 · OSCA 2024

Residential Aged Care 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: 4213Residential Aged Care Workers

Description

Provides general assistance, emotional support and direct person-centred care for older people residing in an aged care home.

Alternative titles

Aged Care Support Worker
Care Service Employee (Aged Care)
Personal Care Assistant (Aged Care)
Personal Care Worker (Aged Care)

Specialisations

Specialised Dementia Worker

Unit group

4213 · Residential Aged Care Workers

Description

Provide general assistance, emotional support, and direct person-centred care for older people residing in aged care homes.

Skill level

Australia

4

Occupation skill level 4

Tasks

Tasks include

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

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