Newcastle

Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adults who cannot live independently with personal services.

As a Community Care Worker you could be doing anything from showering, dressing, and feeding your clients — to liaising with immediate family members and keeping them informed of progress and life events. Developing a close relationship with your clients (as well as their families) is key to your role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a community care worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Online
3 - 6 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Online
4 - 18 months
$100 - $15,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP20218

Certificate II in Auslan

On Campus
5 - 12 months
$0 - $6,430
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

Online
5 - 12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22469VIC

Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Distance, Online, Traineeship
2 - 10 weeks
$0 - $420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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