Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

What the job involves

• 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