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Personal Care Worker
Alternative Titles:
Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Assistant
Personal care workers assist in caring for patients in
hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and institutions for the
aged or disabled.
Personal care workers may perform the following tasks:
- assist nursing staff to lift and turn bedridden patients
- help to shower, bathe and shave patients while
supervised by a registered nurse
- assist clients with dressing and eating
- help clients to move around and communicate
- apply practical intervention procedures for dementia or
behavioural problems
- make sure that an adequate supply of clean clothing and
linen is available for the client and that soiled items are
removed and cleaned
- observe and report any changes in the condition or any
complaints about care to a supervisor
- may assist with rehabilitation exercises and basic
treatment and medications
- perform basic procedures such as taking blood pressure
and applying and changing dressings
- accompany patients, who are ready for discharge, to the
central waiting area.
Personal care workers are usually required to carry out
rostered shift work which includes night and weekend work.
Some positions may be casual.
Required Skills - Personal Care Worker
- patience
- good communication skills
- physically fit
- able to lift heavy objects
- commitment to the rights of elderly and disabled people
to live dignified lives
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