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Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 4233

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 in this unit group

  • 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

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