State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

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Notes

• English, TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold), Age, Skills & Experience and PR Pathway are concessions that may be available for this occupation under the relevant DAMA.
• The table above literally reproduces the information published by the different Designated Area Representatives (DARs) in their DAMA Occupation lists. Concessions available (e.g PR pathway for applicants under NT DAMA) which have not been included by the DARs in relevant DAMA lists have also not been included above. Users should carefully review all information available in the DAR websites in relation to concessions.

423314: Therapy Aide

Description

Assists therapists in providing therapy programs and in the direct care of their patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level 4

Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 423314

Alternative Titles

• Therapist's Assistant

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Specialisations

• Diversional Therapist's Assistant
• Occupational Therapist's Assistant
• Physiotherapist's Assistant

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

Unit Group 4233: Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

Description

Provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 423311: Hospital Orderly  
• 423312: Nursing Support Worker  
• 423313: Personal Care Assistant  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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• Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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