Occupation

442531 Patient Care Assistant

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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)

Skill level: 4

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 health care professionals
  • Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions
  • Reports complaints about care
  • Assists with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivery of medications