This short course skill set will give you an introduction to working in a range of community, residential and healthcare settings and provide support in a home or care setting for aged care or disability support.

You'll learn about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs; how to comply with personal hygiene standards; maintain food safety; prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation; supporting a client to self-administer medication; infection control and safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients; and how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner. 

This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.