Career
Nursing Support & Personal Care Workers
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,282
Prospects
High
Employed in Australia
77,500
Growth
Strong growth
Overview
Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Diploma of Nursing
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- Certificate III in Health Support Services
- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Certificate IV in Dementia Practice
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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