4233 Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers
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, 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.
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
423311 Hospital Orderly
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
423312 Nursing Support Worker
Alternative Titles:
- Assistant in Nursing
- Nurses' Aide (NZ)
Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
Skill Level: 4 Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3.
Specialisation:
- Paramedical Aide
423313 Personal Care Assistant
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.
Specialisation:
- Health Care Assistant
423314 Therapy Aide
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