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Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide children and adults who are cannot live independently with personal services.
Developing a close relationship with your clients (and their families) is key to your role, and as a Residential Care Worker you could be doing anything from showering, dressing, and feeding your clients — to liaising with immediate family members and keeping them informed of progress and life events.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Residential Care Worker. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The Certificate III In Individual Support (CHC33015) is perfect for students wanting community service roles supporting the elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable people. Students graduate with the facts, techniques, procedures and practices required to deliver person-centred support. Students begin their learning with 7 core units that cover communication, ethics, interpersonal skills, as well personal safety. Students then complete another 6 electives to create any of 4 vocational outcomes, Ageing, Disability, Home and Community Care, Ageing and Home and Community Care. The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will assist personal and respite care workers provide better support to older people and those living with dementia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that within just a few decades, at least 20% of the Australian population will be aged 65 or older. This is putting massive pressure on the aged and community care industry to supply the country with enough qualified health care workers to provide the support and quality of care needed.. This qualification is an excellent introduction to the rapidly expanding aged care workforce in Australia. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will assist personal and respite care workers to support and empower disabled persons. During the course students will gain the specialised skills required to communicate and work in health and community services including working with diverse people; working legally and ethically; and following safe work practices for direct client care. In addition to this students focus on persons with disabilities learning how to contribute to ongoing skills development while supporting community participation and social inclusion. Learn more.
Join the rapidly growing aged care sector with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) (CHC33015). In this nationally recognised qualification you’ll be learning how to provide one-on-one support to the elderly — either in their homes or at an aged care facility. Study units cover: dementia, healthy body systems, ethics and legal compliance, communication and relationship building. The course is hands-on and you’ll be completing a work placement (3 weeks) to give you real-world experience and on-the-job training. Enquire now for your free course guide and government funding opportunities. Learn more.
The Certificate III In Individual Support (Home And Community Care) (CHC33015) is designed for students seeking employment as community service workers supporting the elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable people. This course gives students the facts, techniques and procedures required to deliver person-centred support. Students begin their learning with 7 core units surrounding communication, ethics, interpersonal skills, and personal safety. Each student then completes another 6 electives to create the ‘Home and Community Care’ vocational outcome. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Home And Community Care) (CHC33015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Residential Care Worker generally earns $1,265 per week ($65,789 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Opportunities for Residential Care Workers in Australia are expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years as more than 179,000 new jobs open up around the country. Residential Care Workers are employed by adult care centres, nursing homes, aged care facilities, group homes, and rehabilitation units.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
Get started as a Residential Care Worker with a Certificate III in Individual Support, and if you are working with the elderly or disabled you might also consider additional VET qualifications in those areas — try the Certificate IV in Disability or the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. They take about a year to complete. You will also need a current first aid and CPR certificate, and you might also require an up-to-date influenza vaccination and a police check.
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Here are some potential career pathways within aged care, child welfare, youth and family intervention and disability. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Aged Care
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Aged Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Diversional Therapy Assistant
$800 weekly pay
Home Care Assistance
Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Aged Care Nurse
$1,050 weekly pay
Aged Care Team Leader
$1,150 weekly pay
Lifestyle Coordinator
Residential Care Officer
Care Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Child Welfare, Youth and Family Intervention
Youth Case Worker
Youth Support Worker
Child Safety Officer
Family Counsellor
Family Support Worker
$1,340 weekly pay
Outreach Worker
Welfare Worker
Youth Crisis Counsellor
Youth Justice Officer
Disability
Aboriginal Disability Worker
Disability Support Worker
Disability Service Officer
Disability Team Leader
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