Occupation

442531 Patient Care Assistant

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

442531 Patient Care Assistant

Provides general assistance, emotional support and personal care services to patients in a health care facility.

Patient Services Assistants and Residential Aged Care Workers are excluded from this occupation. Patient Services Assistants are included in Occupation 442532 Patient Services Assistant. Residential Aged Care Workers are included in Occupation 421331 Residential Aged Care Worker.

Alternative titles

  • Health Care Assistant
  • Health Care Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant (Health)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists with personal care needs, such as showering, dressing, eating, mobility, and communication
  • Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
  • Participates in care planning
  • Supports a multidisciplinary team to adhere to health plans as directed by healthcare professionals
  • Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions
  • Reports complaints about care
  • Assists with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment, and delivery of medications