Australia’s genuine long-term shortage occupation! Plenty of jobs ~ high pay ~ high visa grant rates ~ placement included! Plus a range of current visa and policy concessions!

According to the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council,there is currently very strong demand for aged care workers. Australia is already a significantly ageing society.And after the pandemic, this figure is set to surge over the coming decades. Aged care workers are in very short supply in major city areas such as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as in some more remote regional areas.So the scope for finding work after graduation is extremely wide.

By choosing a nationally recognised TAFE or university qualification, you can study online or in the classroom. You’ll learn how to provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people or people with disability in their own homes, in residential aged care facilities, and as a community care worker.

Studying aged care also gives you the chance to do work that can genuinely change other people’s lives — few careers offer a bigger reward than that. An aged care course gives you the practical, job-ready skills you need for work placement.

Whether you aresomeone who has just finished studying,looking for a career change, or wanting to return to the workforceand do something meaningful.

Forparents returning to the workforce,as well as foryoung people wanting to do part-time work while studying online,this is also an attractive career.

Generally speaking, aged care workers help older people at home or in aged care facilities. Duties include helping them get dressed, meeting their personal hygiene needs, providing social and emotional support, and accompanying them on outings.As Australia’s population continues to age, this isn’t just a personally rewarding career — demand for this occupation will remain consistently high for the foreseeable future.

From frontline aged care work to behind-the-scenes administrative and management work,a career in aged care can take you in many directions,with over 93.5% of aged care workers providing healthcare and social assistance.The remainder work in public administration and safety, administrative and support services, and education and training. Here are some of the opportunities waiting for you:

Aged care assistant

Aged care nurse

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Community support worker

Home care or personal care assistant

Care supervisor or team leader

Residential care work

Respite care

Aged care management

Over the next five years,more than 179,000 new job openings are expected for aged and disability carers.

The most common qualification levels are Certificate III and Certificate IV

Average annual salary:$44,583/year. 67% work part-time, at an average hourly rate of $21.92 AUD

80% of the aged care workforce is female

Types of aged care courses

So far,the courses most commonly taken by those looking to enter the industry are the Certificate III and Certificate IV in Aged Care.Many aged care workers don’t need a qualification to enter the industry, but may want to formalise their education to further their career, or may want to work in an aged care facility caring for older people. Both the Certificate III and Certificate IV are available online or in the classroom.The flexibility of online courses means they keep growing in popularity.

Certificate III

The Certificate III in Aged Care is an entry-level qualification that gives aged care workers the skills they need to help older people meet their personal care and hygiene needs, provide social and emotional support, and help them remain as independent as possible in daily life. Aged care workers will learn how to understand healthy body systems, and assist with medication management as well as providing support for people with dementia and other behaviour-related conditions. This course has no prerequisites, and aged care workers can study online at their own pace. With a Certificate III,aged care workers can take on roles such as: aged care assistant, Assistant in Nursing (AIN), carer, home care assistant, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), and residential care work.

Certificate IV

The Certificate IV in Aged Care is an extension of the education aged care workers gain from the Certificate III course.It also equips aged care workers with the skills to care for older people, including those who need complex care management and special assistance.Aged care workers will be able to work with groups of older people to promote independence and community participation, and liaise with healthcare professionals about the individuals in their care. Under supervision, aged care workers can design and implement programs to improve the quality of life of older people in residential or community settings. After completing the course, aged care workers will be qualified for roles such as,residential support worker, assistant coordinator, care team leader, personal carer, and respite care.

If you’d like recommendations for courses and schools offering the Certificate III and IV in Aged Care, add me for a one-on-one assessment and planning session!

Working in aged care can bring some emotional and physical challenges. The role of an aged care worker is to help older people as much as possible, to ensure they have the best possible quality of life. The personal reward that comes from taking on the challenges and changing someone’s life will be incredible.

Aged care workers need to be comfortable helping with personal needs,such as toileting, bathing and eating. Household tasks such as cleaning, making beds and doing laundry often go hand in hand with the job. The knowledge taught in an aged care course will ensure aged care workers are fully prepared for the role.

Aged care workers build close relationships with many older clients, as well as their friends and family, so aged care workers may become emotionally attached.This means aged care workers need good communication skills to work with everyone in their clients’ lives.

If you’re looking for a career that’s personally rewarding, where no two days are the same, then a career in aged care could be right for you

Aged care is an industry eligible for the Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic event visa

The Department of Home Affairs’ latest Subclass 408 visa rules: the Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic event visa (COVID-19 Pandemic event visa) is designed to help people affected by the pandemic who are unable to leave Australia to return to their home country, providing a lawful pathway to remain in Australia.

If you work in a shortage industry — such as agriculture, food processing, healthcare, aged and disability care, or childcare — you’ll be granted a visa valid for up to 12 months.

If you work in the aged care industry, holding this visa allows you to work full-time.

If you’re already working in this industry and are interested in this “no application fee” renewal, feel free to contact me to find out more!

In short, aged care is without doubt a hidden gem of a field in Australia! Great job prospects! Easy to study! High pay! Placement included! Plus the chance to apply for a Subclass 408 visa!

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