Personal Care Assistants (PCA)

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.