Personal Carers and Assistants

Personal Carers and Assistants provide basic care, supervision and other support services to individuals for the enhancement of their health, welfare and comfort.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or - AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or - 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.

**Tasks include:**

- providing assistance, support, care and companionship to aged and disabled persons and others in need of care and in therapy programs - assisting Dental Practitioners - assisting in caring for patients in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes - caring for and supervising children in residential childcare establishments and correctional institutions - caring for people in refuges