Overview
Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
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
Alternative Titles
- Assistant in Nursing
Specialisations
- Paramedical Aide
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
33 courses found.
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ZBS40200: Certificate IV in Blood Services (Collection of Blood and Blood Components)
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ZBS40100: Certificate IV in Blood Services (Donor Selection for Blood and Blood Component Collection)
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HLT33215: Certificate III in Health Support Services
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HLT32512: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
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HLT32507: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
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HLT31112: Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
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HLT31107: Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
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HLT31102: Certificate III in Health service Assistance (Sterilisation Services)
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HLT23221: Certificate II in Health Support Services
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HLT23215: Certificate II in Health Support Services
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CHC20499: Certificate II in Community Services (Community Work)
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CHC20208: Certificate II in Active Volunteering
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CHC20202: Certificate II in Community Services Work
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CHC20108: Certificate II in Community Services
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CHC20102: Certificate II in Community Services Support Work
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91426NSW: Certificate II in Access To Nursing
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90726NSW: Course in Fundamental Knowledge Of Wounds
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69781: Graduate Certificate in Movement Based Somatic Therapy
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51999: Course in Basic Science for Health Technicians
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51450: Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
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51448: Course in Diabetes Prevention and Management for Health Workers
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51447: Course in Diabetes Management For Carers
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51386: Certificate IV in Bridging For Entry Into A Nursing Education Program
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51342: Course in Preparatory Health Studies
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50719: Certificate III in Bridging For Enrolled Nursing
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30925QLD: Course in Caring for Hearing Impaired Clients and Patients
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30302QLD: Certificate IV in Life Coaching
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30240QLD: Certificate IV in Life Coaching
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22298VIC: Course in Basic Oxygen Administration
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22100VIC: Course in Basic Oxygen Administration
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21660VIC: Course in Basic Oxygen Administration
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12361WA: Certificate III in Medical Technicians And Assistants
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11272WA: Certificate IV in Bridging For Entry Into A Nursing Education Program
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