State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

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 2018-2019
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• Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• LIN 19/051, LIN 19/048, LIN 19/049, LIN 19/047, LIN 19/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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