Working in aged care
With Australia’s ageing population set to grow to 1.8 million by 2050, there will be a huge demand for workers in the aged care sector. Here is an overview of the types of jobs in aged care, what you can expect to do in those roles and what education and training is required.
Types of jobs in aged care
Depending on your aspirations and goals for working in the aged care
industry, there are a lot of different jobs available at multiple skill
levels that are integral to the day to day service delivery.
The roles in aged care all have different responsibilities and
require certain skills and varying personalities of individuals that
fill these positions.
Duties and responsibilities
Depending on the job or career you are aiming for in aged care, there are a number of tasks and responsibilities you need to undertake.These duties can revolve around basic housework, personal hygiene care or clinical care.
While some tasks are bigger or more demanding than others, these
responsibilities all add up to creating a safe, comfortable living
environment for an older person who can then receive quality aged care
services.
Qualifications and experience
Working in aged care requires a level of
expertise to work within, along with people skills, empathy and a
willingness to care for and connect with older people.
There are a lot of different jobs in the aged care sector and each
requires their own set of skills and training. This can range from an
online course or a TAFE course to a three-year university degree.
In the news
Below you’ll find a selection of news articles related to education, training and workforce that have been published on Talking Aged Care.
Register for aged care workers on the horizon
Aged and Community Services Australia launch workforce hub
Government unveils new strategy to strengthen aged care workforce
How the aged care workforce and providers have adapted to the coronavirus
Peak bodies support staff minimums if there is increased funding
