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Unit Group
4212 Community Aged Care Support Workers
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
4212 Community Aged Care Support Workers
Provide general household assistance, emotional support, and direct person-centred care for older people residing in their own homes.
Residential Aged Care Workers are excluded from this unit group. Residential Aged Care Workers are included in Occupation 421331 Residential Aged Care Worker.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation
421231 Community Aged Care Support Worker
Provides general household assistance, emotional support and direct person-centred care for older people in their own homes.
Residential Aged Care Workers are excluded from this occupation. Residential Aged Care Workers are included in Occupation 421331 Residential Aged Care Worker.
Alternative titles
- Community Aged Care Worker
- Community Care Worker (Aged Care)
- Home Care Worker (Aged Care)
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Supports older people with daily activities such as mobility, housekeeping tasks, personal care and meal preparation
- Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
- Oversees medication usage and monitors health care plans as directed by health care professionals
- Provides emotional support and assists older people in managing depression, confusion and grief
- Identifies and facilitates community-based social activities for older people
- Manages risks and emergencies in a home care setting