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.