Carers and Aides

Carers and Aides provide basic care, supervision and other support services to individuals for the enhancement of their education, health, welfare and comfort.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or - AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or - NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- planning, conducting and participating in educational and recreational activities to encourage the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children - supervising children in recreational activities - preparing and distributing educational aids - assisting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies - assisting Professionals in the provision of care and support to aged and disabled persons, patients in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and children in residential care establishments - assisting patients and clients with personal care needs, rehabilitative exercises and providing emotional support