Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers
Snapshot
Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 70200 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $700 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | low |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
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.
Job Titles
- Hospital Orderly
- Nursing Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Therapy Aide