Aged or Disabled Carer – ANZSCO 423111

All Occupations

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

No caveats apply to this occupation.

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.

Occupations in this Group