423313 - Personal Care Assistant

Description

Provides routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home.

Skill Level

4

Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3.

Specialisations

• • Health Care Assistant

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 4233 Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

Description

provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.

Tasks

• • assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating
  • assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs
  • participating in planning the care of individuals
  • following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems
  • observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care
  • assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications
  • providing direct support and assistance to therapists

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this unit group are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group

• • 423311 Hospital Orderly
  • 423312 Nursing Support Worker
  • 423313 Personal Care Assistant
  • 423314 Therapy Aide