The professional guide for home care providers

Getting started: Choosing the right job

If you’re considering becoming an in-home caregiver for seniors, decide what type of care you want to provide. You could hone your medical skill set and offer services that are similar to those of a registered nurse. Or you might provide non-medical care that still requires some training in home-based care.
Is a job caring for the elderly right for you?

Here are some pointers on the nature of the aged care sector and work involved.
How to become a home care provider: training, pay and job prospects

If you’re looking for a career that involves working hands-on with patients but you don’t have the time or money...
Top 11 caregiver duties to know

Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...
How to become a home care nurse: training, pay and job prospects

Here’s what you need to know about becoming a home care nurse.

The interview: What to say, bring and do

Preparing for an interview ahead of time and being yourself are both integral to getting a home-based care job. Review potential questions and practise your answers. Having an idea of how you might respond allows you to answer more thoroughly and sound polished.
Must-knows for acing your next aged care provider job interview

Here’s what you need to know to ace your next aged care interview, whether it’s with an agency or family.
How to write an excellent aged care provider CV

When all of your experience is clearly set out on your CV, it’s easier for recruiters to see you’re an...
These aged care certifications and courses can improve your career

Ready to start looking for advanced training and certification programs for aged care? Here are a few caregiver courses to...
How to gather job references when applying for an aged care role

Some types of jobs don’t require references; if it’s a low-risk position, like retail or customer service, a hiring manager...
24 questions every aged care provider should ask at an interview

To make sure a job is the right fit, ask these questions when you’re interviewing for an aged care position.

Pay and benefits: Setting up your employment

Once you’ve nailed the interview and you’ve been offered the job, come to an agreement on pay and benefits. Including these details in an aged-care employment contract will keep everyone on the same page.
Aged care support workers: how much should you charge for your services?

Before setting your hourly rate for caregiving, consider these key aspects of the senior care job at hand.
Aged care contracts: why you need one and what to include in it

You need to have clear duties and job expectations, as well as a plan of action in case something goes...
Taxes and payroll for aged care jobs: Everything you need to know

We’ve put together a step-by-step guide so you know exactly what needs to be done, when starting a new job...

On the job: Setting yourself up for success

Setting yourself up for smooth sailing on the job comes down to preparation. While you may be familiar with the needs of the person you’re caring for, keep family dynamics in mind, communicate, and ask for feedback.
Five expert tips for first-day success as an aged care provider

It’s normal to have first-day-on-the-job jitters. Use these expert tips to help your first day as a senior caregiver go...
Five activities to do with the elderly that will lift their spirits—and yours

Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
Nine tips for aged caregivers to ease communication with families

Don’t let communication with families stress you out as a caregiver. We offer advice for keeping families up to date.
How professional aged care providers can prevent and tackle burnout

Here’s how to spot the signs of burnout in yourself, how to alleviate it and how to prevent it moving...

The professional guide for Home Care Providers