Aged and Disabled Carers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.
Also known as: Personal Care Worker, or Personal Carer.
You can work as an Aged or Disabled Carer without formal qualifications, however, a certificate III or IV in aged care, disability, mental health, community services or another related field may be useful.
Tasks
• accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
• assisting clients with their mobility
• preparing food for clients
• arranging social activities
• performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
• assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
• providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
• may do shopping and run errands
• may live in with the person