Aged Care Professional

Aged Care Professionals provide healthcare support and assistance to the elderly, either in a care facility or in the patient’s home. Tasks performed by Aged Care Professionals include changing dressings and bandages, giving medication, monitoring the health status of patients, and maintaining medical records. Aged Care Professionals may also provide personal care to their patients, including personal hygiene assistance and helping with daily living activities.Due to the requirement to work very closely with others, Aged Care Professionals must possess strong interpersonal sensitivity and communication skills. It is important that they work well with others, have a strong level of attention to detail, and follow rules and guidelines closely. Aged Care Professionals must also be resilient and flexible.