UNIT GROUP 4233 NURSING SUPPORT AND PERSONAL CARE WORKERS

NURSING SUPPORT AND PERSONAL CARE WORKERS provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.

Indicative 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

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

Alternative Titles:
Patient Services Assistant
Wardsperson

Assists with the provision of care to patients in a hospital by ensuring wards are neat and tidy, lifting and turning patients and transporting them in wheelchairs or on movable beds, and providing direct care and support.

Skill Level: 4

Alternative Titles:
Assistant in Nursing
Nurses' Aide (NZ)

Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

Paramedical Aide

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

Skill Level: 4

Alternative Title:
Therapist's Assistant

Assists therapists in providing therapy programs and in the direct care of their patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Diversional Therapist's Assistant
Occupational Therapist's Assistant
Physiotherapist's Assistant