421132 Aged Care Team Leader

Disability Team Leaders are excluded from this occupation. Disability Team Leaders are included in Occupation 422331 Disability Team Leader.

• Aged Care Supervisor

• Senior Aged Care Worker
• Specialised Dementia Worker

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Manages a team of aged care support workers and ensures efficient running of day-to-day operations
• Maintains attendance records and rosters
• Manages, anticipates, and responds to unpredictable emerging situations
• Facilitates basic medical procedures, such as catheterisation and peg feeding
• Ensures quality specialised personal care, such as palliative care and dementia support
• Onboards and responds to queries and feedback from clients and their families
• Oversees team training, education, and professional development programs
• Complies with relevant policies to optimise the safety and wellbeing of clients
• May support older people with daily activities