Our client is seeking individuals for a role focused on providing routine personal care services in various health care facilities or in the homes of individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary duties involve assisting patients with personal care needs such as showering, dressing, and eating.
Candidates will also help patients with their mobility and communication requirements.
Participation in the planning of individual care is an essential aspect of the role.
Implementing therapy plans, especially for individuals with dementia and behavioural issues, forms part of the responsibilities.
Monitoring and reporting changes in patients' conditions, as well as any complaints regarding care, are crucial tasks.
Assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatments, and the administration of medications are also included.
The role requires providing direct support and assistance to therapists.

English Language Proficiency:

An overall IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent is required, with minimum individual band scores of 5.0 in Speaking and Listening, and 4.5 in Reading and Writing.
Some applicants may be exempt from the English language proficiency requirement. Details regarding exemptions can be found on the "English Language Requirements" page.

Educational and Professional Experience Requirements:

Skills commensurate with an AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) are required.
In certain cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary in addition to formal qualifications.

Note: Some positions within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 3.

Skill Assessment:

Qualifications and/or experience must be assessed and certified by a relevant skill assessing authority to ensure alignment with the standards of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is the designated skills assessing authority for this role. More information is available at https://www.anmac.org.au/skilled-migration-services/direct-care-skills-assessment.

Personal Care Assistants (PCA)