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Home Care Assistance Worker

Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care to elderly and vulnerable individuals in their homes, promoting independence and building strong client relationships.

How do I become a home care assistance worker

Get qualified to work as a home care assistance worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Home Care Assistance Worker generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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Opportunities for Home Care Assistance Workers in Australia are expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years as more than 179,000 new jobs open up in aged and disability care around the country. Home Care Assistance Workers are employed by community service organisations, individuals and their families.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Get started as a Home Care Assistance Worker with a Certificate III in Individual Support, taking the Home and Community Care specialisation. The course takes about 12 months to complete — including a placement in a personal care role. You will also need a current first aid and CPR certificate, and (depending on your employer) may also require an up-to-date influenza vaccination and a police check.

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Further reading

How to start a career in Aged Care

23rd March 2021

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care)?

6th January 2022

What can you do with a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance?

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Home Care Assistance Worker careers

Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job role is enabling your clients to live independently while enjoying a good quality of life.

As a Home Care Assistance Worker you could be doing anything from cooking, cleaning and paying bills — to taking your clients to visit relatives and doing the grocery shopping. Developing a close relationship with your clients (as well as their families) is key to your role.