This course will give you the skills you need to provide individual care to older people in home, community, residential or health settings. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an aged care worker, aged care activity worker or as a volunteer coordinator in settings supporting older people.
Full Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the aged care sector operating in residential settings, clients’ homes and community based environments. Workers will take responsibility to provide services to people with complex care needs, assist in program development and deliver individualised care.
Qualification Structure
Core Units
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 Develop care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elective Units
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
Possible Job Outcomes
Assistant in nursing, Community care worker, In-home respite worker, Personal care worker
Entry Requirements
| Age | 18 years old |
| Work Experience | Yes |
| Previous education | Year 12 or equivalent |
| Language, literarcy and numeracy test | Level 4 |
| Basic computer skills | Yes |
| Be phisically fit to be able to assist clients | N/A |
| National Police Check | N/A |
| Working with Children Check | N/A |
| Vaccination Card | N/A |
| Be able to attend work placement | N/A |
| Access to PC and Internet | Yes |
| USI | Yes |
Training Activities
Short answers, projects, reports, work placement assessments, demo / role-play
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Support Services
LLN support, career counselling, tutorials, assesment support, referral to personal counselling
Disclaimer
Care Academy NSW does not guarantee successful completion of this course and/or employment. Care Academy NSW holds the right to modify the units included in this qualification in line with the training package requirements.
Where?
Presented By: Care Academy NSW
Course Type: Face-to-face Ultimo NSW
When?
- Duration: 12 months
- Classes: 20 approx.
- Includes self directed learning
How?
The course is delivered as a Fee For Service training program or traineeship, this training might be subsidised by the NSW Government. Please submit an enquiry for more information.