Trainee Support Worker

A Trainee Support Worker is employed in aged care or disability services to help clients with their daily activities. You might support people in their own home or in a care facility. Trainee Support Workers offer practical support with tasks like cooking, cleaning and personal care but they also provide emotional support and companionship. You’ll meet with other health care workers to help your clients receive the support they need.

Trainee Support Workers need to be patient and reliable. Depending on your client you might have to do some physical work and heavy lifting. It’s important that you are understanding and empathetic. Trainee Support Workers need to have good communication skills and be able to interact with a wide range of people.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a trainee support worker?

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CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support

On Campus, Online
12 months
$350 - $0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

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

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52841WA

Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainee Support Worker
52840WA

Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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