This qualification is designed for support workers who undertake specialised tasks and responsibilities within aged care services, whether in residential facilities, home care, or community-based settings.
On successful completion of this qualification students will be able to:
- Work with diverse people
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- Support relationships with carers and families
- Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
On successful completion of this qualification students will be able to:
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Work with diverse people
- Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- Work legally and ethically
- Able to work in Aged Care Industry in Australia and New Zealand
- Provide individualised support