Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers
ANZSCO 4233
110,400
52%
74%
$1,612
40 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers.
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Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
HLT33021 · AQF 3 · 76 providers
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Certificate II in Health Support Services
HLT23221 · AQF 2 · 65 providers
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Course in Supporting an Individual with Spinal Cord Injury
11323NAT · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Dementia Practice
10993NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate II in Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Companionship
11230NAT · AQF 2 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Community Services, Health Support and Digital Technologies
22630VIC · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
HLT33115 · AQF 3 · 135 providers
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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
HLT43021 · AQF 4 · 64 providers