About Nursing
They say respect your elders, but have you considered caring for them? One way to show your respect is to choose a rewarding career in aged care and nursing. An aged care qualification can lead you to roles in residential care and other aged care facilities, or caring for the elderly in their homes. You will work with people who have a range of needs and provide an invaluable service to those who need extra help and support.
Working in aged care involves helping older persons with day-to-day tasks such as cleaning, cooking and laundry, as well as personal care such as dressing, bathing and grooming. Carers can also offer 24-hour nursing care to residents and help provide peace of mind to their patients’ families and friends.
You can choose a role in aged care assisting those who are able to live at home but still require some support. This assistance can include personal care, domestic help, transport, staying physically active and health support. You will also be able to assess potential risks in the home environment and help reduce the chance of falls and accidents. An aged care course will teach you to support the interests, rights and needs of those you care for within duty of care requirements.
Potential nursing career outcomes include: Nursing Support Worker, Hospital Orderly, Personal Care Assistant, Therapy Aide, Aged Care Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Enrolled Nurse (EN), Registered Nurse (RN).
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As a carer, the Australian government offers a range of provisions to assist you in your caring role. This includes counselling and support to ensure that the demands of your job don’t become overwhelming.
Another study option in aged care is gerontology – the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of ageing. A course in gerontology covers social policy and issues in dementia care, as well as health management and aged care communication. You will gain a deep understanding of the aging process and can apply it to a range of rewarding roles in the industry.
There’s no more fulfilling career than one where you are helping those who have lived long, full lives, but who have become frail and need your assistance. You can provide the gift of support, independence and most importantly, dignity, by studying one of our online aged care and nursing courses.
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