Overview
This course has been designed to introduce participants to the aged care and home care environment
and in the different techniques in client care and handling.
Recommended for
Persons interested in working in residential care or home and community care.
Pre-Requisite
Prior to commencing work experience a current police clearance will need to be sighted.
Course Content
- Role and Responsibilities of a care worker
- Working in a care environment
- Provision of personal care in a residential and home environment
- Services available in aged
- Services available to people with disabilities
- Showering, Shaving
- Bed making, Incontinence
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Legislative responsibilities
- Safe manual handling practices
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Assist aged and disabled persons with personal care
- Recognise and address hazards in the workplace
- Use appropriate aids to support comfort, safety and well being
- Work in an aged care or home care environment
The learning outcomes achieved provide participants with the following nationally recognised competency:
CHCAC4B: Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment
Assessment
Successful completion of a two week industry placement and written assignments.
Industry Placement
Participants may select the 2 week industry placement in either aged care or home care.
Employment
Following the course eligible applicants may have the opportunity to complete a traineeship in Certificate
III in Aged Care Work or Certificate III Home and Community Care.
2009 Program
Contact Information
For more information please contact:
HTA Employment & Training
Phone: (08) 9273 3033
Fax: (08) 9273 3045
Email: hta@amawa.com.au
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