How to become a disabled carer
Assist disabled populations in their daily life and be a supporting companion to them.
What does a disabled carer do?
Disabled carers perform a variety of tasks and functions in order to assist disabled populations in their daily life. They may assist clients with personal care, household chores, medical support and acting as a companion to them. They should be compassionate, attentive and proactive.
Duties and tasks
- Assist disabled clients with personal care activities such as bathing and dressing, and mobility
- Cook and prepare meals, beverages and other requested items for clients
- Evaluate clients needs, circumstances and goals by speaking with the client and family members, health professionals and others who may be familiar with the client
- Offer emotional and mental support and companionship to clients
- Organise social activities for clients and help them prepare for it
- Perform household chores for clients including sweeping, vacuuming, sanitising bathrooms and kitchen
- Run errands on behalf of clients and shop for food and other house
Industry bodies
Related jobs
- Care worker
- Community development worker
- Home support worker
- Psychotherapist
- Registered nurse
- Residential care worker
- Social worker
- Welfare support worker
- Youth worker
Discover related courses
Undergraduate UNE-CWW-DIP
Undergraduate TAS-DMT-DEG
Available majors
- Ageing Studies and Services Major
Postgraduate GRF-DBS-GCE
Postgraduate GRF-SWK-MAS
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