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This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

  • Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings
  • Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
  • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers. 

Occupational titles may include:

  • Care assistant / worker
  • Home maintenance worker
  • Care service employees
  • In-home respite giver
  • Community care worker
  • Personal care assistant
  • Community support worker
  • Personal care giver / worker
  • Disability support worker
  • Planned activity assistant
  • Driver
  • Transport support worker
  • Food services deliverer
  • Support worker
  • Home care worker 
Compulsory units
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCHC311A Work effectively in home and community care
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Units of Study
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour