Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

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