CHOICE

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

• Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
• May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
• Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
• May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

 Occupational titles may include: 

• Accommodation support worker
• Hostel supervisor
• Assistant hostel supervisor
• Personal care worker
• Care supervisor
• Program coordinator – social programs
• Care team leader
• Support worker
• Day activity worker