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Personal Carer
What does a personal carer do?

  • Do everyday tasks for a client or group of clients
  • Monitor client for changes in health
  • Offering companionship
  • Planning and doing intellectually stimulating activities
  • Transporting clients for appointments and social outings
  • Communicating with colleagues about clients’ health

What do I need to be good at?

  • Oral communication
  • Patience
  • Lifting and moving as needed
  • Respecting wishes of clients and acting in their interests

How much does a personal carer get paid?

The average salary of a personal carer is $39,912 and for aged care workers is $52,368. (Source 1)

How does a personal carer get trained?

Personal carers usually hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or a Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

Where are the jobs for an personal carer?

Common job titles are personal carer, personal care assistant (PCA), personal care worker, aged care worker, disability support worker, and individual support worker.

What does this job lead to?

You can put the skills you learn on the job and in formal training toward further training as an enrolled nurse in the Diploma of Nursing at an accredited provider.

Read more about employers and what programmes they offer here.

  1. Source: Seek.com.au

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