423111 Aged or Disabled Carer

Skill level 4 AU · Shortage

Also known as Aged or Disabled Care Worker, Personal Care Worker, Personal Carer.

What this occupation involves

Provides general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged or disabled people in their own homes.

  • accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
  • assisting clients with their mobility
  • preparing food for clients
  • arranging social activities
  • performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
  • assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
  • providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
  • may do shopping and run errands
  • may live in with the person

Labour market — Australia

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.

Shortage National rating
By state & territory
ACT
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NSW
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NT
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QLD
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SA
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TAS
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VIC
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WA
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National rating history
No shortage Moderate Shortage
Employment projections
Job growth · Jobs and Skills Australia

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