Description
Provides general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged or disabled people in their own homes.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
- Aged or Disabled Care Worker
- Personal Carer
- Personal Care Worker
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 4231 Aged and Disabled Carers
Description
provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.
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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.