This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
These workers:
Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual's well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.
Occupational titles may include:
Accommodation support worker
Hostel supervisor
Assistant hostel supervisor
Personal care worker
Care supervisor
Program coordinator - social programs
Care team leader
Residential care worker
Day activity worker
Support worker
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
10 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A OHS electives, of which one must be selected for this qualification
Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives as listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
Core units
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisiteCHCAC318B )
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in the aged care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Client support
CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B )
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):