Aged Care Jobs in Australia

Aged care workers provide emotional support and physical care to older people in residential establishments, private residences, clinics and hospitals who require assistance with daily tasks. They assist with the maintenance of domestic duties as well as personal care and the management of illness. They also provide vital emotional support and companionship, as well as promoting independence and community participation.
Aged care workers may work in private homes or in community establishments. They may be required to work shifts including early morning, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. Aged care workers provide assistance to clients based on defined care plans that take into account the client's specific needs with a view to improving their quality of life. As well as helping with personal and household activities, aged care workers should also monitor their clients for any changes in physical and mental health including a loss of mobility, increased discomfort, a decline in sight or hearing or signs of anxiety or depression.

The average salary for open Aged Care jobs is currently $82,069, 9% lower than the national average salary for all jobs which is $89,908.

54% of the live vacancies are full-time, however 46% of them are part-time positions.

The Adzuna recency index score for this search is 1.42, suggesting that demand for Aged Care job vacancies in Australia is increasing.

The largest category under which open Aged Care jobs are listed is Healthcare & Nursing Jobs, followed by Domestic help & Cleaning Jobs.

The standard deviation of salaries for the results of this search is 44,648.