4233 Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

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.

• 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

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

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

Specialisation:

• Health Care Assistant

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