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Personal Care Assistant -ANZSCO : 423313

Skill Level 4
State Capital Visa subclass 189 Visa subclass 190 Visa subclass 489
ACT Australian Capital Territory Canberra
NSW New South Wales Sydney
NT Northern Territory Darwin
QLD Queensland Brisbane
SA South Australia Adelaide
TAS Tasmania Hobart
VIC Victoria Melbourne
WA Western Australia Perth
Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 42 – Carers and Aides | Minor Group: 423 – Personal Carers and Assistants | Unit Group: 4233 – Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

Description: Provides routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person’s home.
Skill Level 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
– AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Description: Provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.
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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
  • 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
Other occupations in this Unit Group
  • 423311 – Hospital Orderly
  • 423312 – Nursing Support Worker
  • 423314 – Therapy Aide