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This qualification (CHC40108) addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans. When you have completed your Certificae IV in Aged Care, your duties may include:

• Carrying out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
• Provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people
• Work may include training and support to promote independence and community
• Participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
• Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
• May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

The skills required for this industry include exceptional compassion and a genuine want to help others, high energy, enthusiasm and a n ability to connect with people and lead from the front. In this fast-growing industry, employers now need to be offering attractive rewards to retain qualified staff.