Personal Care Assistant
OSCA 442531·ANZSCO 423313
11,800
64.1%
82%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Course in Supporting an Individual with Spinal Cord Injury, Certificate IV in Dementia Practice, Certificate II in Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Companionship, and Certificate III in Community Services, Health Support and Digital Technologies.
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About this career
Provides general assistance, emotional support and personal care services to patients in a health care facility.
What they typically do
- Assists with personal care needs such as showering, dressing, eating, mobility and communication
- Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
- Participates in care planning
- Supports a multidisciplinary team to adhere to health plans as directed by health care professionals
- Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions
- Reports complaints about care
- Assists with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivery of medications
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Personal Care Assistant.
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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