1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 6 Intermediate Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 63 Intermediate Service Workers >> 631 Carers and Aides >> 6313 Special Care Workers >> 6313-17 Aged or Disabled Person Carer

6313-17	Aged or Disabled Person Carer
	Home Support Worker

Provides general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged or disabled people in their homes.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

accompanies aged or disabled people during daily activities
assists clients to move about
prepares or presents food
arranges social activities
performs housekeeping tasks
assists in personal hygiene and dressing
may do shopping and run errands
may live in with the person