CHCAGE009 Provide services for older people

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to provide services to an older person and to support their family, carer or others identified by the person. It involves following and contributing to an established individualised plan.

This unit applies to workers in a residential or community context, or those in personal care or support services that work with older people. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct, indirect or remote supervision.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.