Certificate IV in Aged Care
Do you have experience as a Certificate 3 assistant nurse? 
Do you think you could contribute to your workplace by leading others to provide the best level of care possible?
Our certificate 4 in Aged Care will ensure you have all of the skills and knowledge to do just that! This qualification is fast becoming the minimum requirement for many employers so don't be left behind.
Our qualification will also give you many other skills which are very attractive to employers such as;
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The medication skill set
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An ability to develop and review care plans
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Staff management skills
Our course will fit your lifestyle and work committments as it is conducted via distance education.
You will be supported by our team of professionals and be part of an online community.
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Certificate iv Aged Care Sydney
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More Information on Certificate 4 Aged Care
In Australia, a Certificate IV in Aged Care qualifies you to practise in residential facilities performing tasks related to the wellbeing and personal care of aged residents within defined organisation guidelines and service plans. The work may involve training and support to promote independence and community participation, as well as supervision of staff. Job titles include Advanced Carer, Team Leader, Accommodation Support Worker, Hostel Supervisor, Assistant Hostel Supervisor, Personal Care Worker, Care Supervisor, Program Coordinator (Social Programs), Care Team Leader, Support Worker, and Day Activity Worker. This certificate differs from the Certificate 3 Aged Care.
Experts agree that working with the elderly can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding of all health care jobs. If you care about people and if you love to help people in need, working with the elderly can be very gratifying. Time and again, dedicated aged care workers talk about the camaraderie that develops with co-workers; the interactions with some wise and humorous residents; the special affection for a ‘pet’ resident; the satisfaction that comes from helping the elderly to enjoy their lives. It can also be a life-enhancing experience as you learn about yourself and your own mortality. Working in aged care is a reminder that death is a part of life.
Five key attributes for a successful career in aged care are:
1. Compassion and patience with those who are dealing with their own decline and who may have difficulties with their eyesight, hearing and cognitive skills.
2. Knowledge of best practice in sleep disturbances, confusion, eating problems, and physical frailty.
3. Sensitivity to families’ needs and a willingness to educate them on the situation of their loved one.
4. Physical stamina and an ability to assist in bathing and moving residents.
5. Assessment skills and the ability to manage complex medical conditions.
Entry requirements to the course include competencies obtained in the Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent). Mandatory units of study cover provision of services to older people with complex needs, support for people with dementia, implementation of interventions with older people at risk of falls, advocacy for clients, facilitation of individualised care plans, coordination of information systems, facilitation of links with other services, supervising others.
In particular, you learn how to assess the needs of older people, plan and monitor service delivery, undertake administrative tasks, plan and conduct group activities, implement and monitor OH&S procedures, develop recreation programs, and manage an efficient work environment.
Electives include client support, medication and health professional support, working with people with disabilities, working with people with mental health issues, working with people with alcohol and other drug issues, leisure and health, information technology, team coordination and supervision, organisational support, and outreach work.
Work placement in a NSW Health facility requires a National Police Certificate and a NSW Health Student Undertaking whereby you agree to notify NSW Health if you are charged with or convicted of a criminal offence after you receive your National Police Certificate. Other requirements include confirming that you have read the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
