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423313 · ANZSCO 2022

Personal Care Assistant

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
4 Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3.

Classification

Sub-major group
42Carers and Aides

Description

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

Specialisations

  • Health Care Assistant

Unit group

4233 · Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

Description

Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.

Skill level

Australia

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

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.

Occupation skill level 4 Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3.

Tasks

Tasks include

  • 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

Occupations in this unit group

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