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Aged Care and Counselling

  Caring for the elderly? “Working with the elderly requires a different set of skills and knowledge to ensure that they receive the appropriate support. This course considers the different issues that are faced by older people, such as bereavement, chronic illness, terminal illness and death, and how to provide them with appropriate support.” Tracey Jones, B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Ageing is the process of growing old. It is a gradual biological impairment of usual functioning. These changes have a direct impact on the ability of organs, such as the heart, kidney and lungs and biological systems such as the reproductive and digestive systems, which affect the organism as a whole. What we mean by “old” has also changed over recent years. Due to medical advances, improved hygiene and sanitation, people tend to live longer. Our life expectancy is the average number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is the average expected life span of an individual. Our life expectancy is dependent on the country we live in, our health and so on. For example, in countries with high infant mortality rates, the life expectancy will be different than in countries where the infant mortality rate is lower. As a person gets older things change in their life: everything from lifestyle to health and their capacity to do things, through to those activities which they choose to pursue. This course helps you understand these changes, and the ways in which a counselor, carer or anyone else might interact with and support an older person.
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Certificate III in Aged Care

  This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.   Occupational titles may include: Accommodation support worker Assistant in nursing Care assistant Care worker Home care assistant In-home respite worker Support worker   Pathways to further study: Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to undertake further study in CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care.   Entry Requirements: CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care has no specific entry requirements.   However, the ability to read, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements, solve basic problems and work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors are essential skills required to fulfil the work role.
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Certificate IV in Aged Care

  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 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 Assistant hostel supervisor Care supervisor Care team leader Day activity worker Hostel supervisor Personal care worker Program coordinator – social programs Support worker   Pathways to further study: Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to undertake further study in a Diploma of Nursing (endorsed enrolled nurse)   Entry Requirements: To gain entry in CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent): CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context   Also, the ability to read, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements, solve basic problems and work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors are essential skills required to fulfil the work role.   Workers at this level are also required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.
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