The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Allied Health/Therapy Aide
• Allied Health/Therapy Assistant

• Creates resources to enhance therapy programs and undertakes research as delegated by the allied health professional
• Assists allied health professionals with therapy equipment and implementing programs
• Completes delegated therapy interventions under the direct or indirect supervision of an allied health professional or in multidisciplinary teams
• Observes patients' responses to therapy and reports any changes or concerns to therapists
• Completes administrative tasks to support the allied health professional, including documenting therapy progress and maintaining documents as required

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Assistant Nurse
• Nursing Assistant

• Supports patients with daily activities such as mobility and personal care
• Follows therapy plans such as interventions, to assist patients
• Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions, and reports complaints about care provided
• Provides basic treatment and delivery of medications under the direction of nursing staff, including vaccinations
• Participates in planning the care of patients and residents
• Assists with rehabilitation exercises
• Assists in workplace health and safety

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Dental Nurse

• Assists dental practitioners during dental procedures
• Sterilises and prepares dental instruments and equipment
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Prepares dental materials such as cements, impression materials and restorative materials
• Provides fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
• Educates patients about maintaining good oral health, along with oral health care procedures
• Maintains and updates patient records and treatment plans
• Applies infection control procedures in the dental practice
• Orders and maintains dental supplies and equipment

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Interprets optical prescriptions and advises on eyewear selection
• Takes measurements for proper fit of eyewear
• Fits frames to ensure comfort and alignment
• Dispenses and fits contact lenses, providing instructions on insertion, removal and care
• Educates on eyewear maintenance, repairs eyewear and sells a range of optical goods

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Patient Services Assistants and Residential Aged Care Workers are excluded from this occupation. Patient Services Assistants are included in Occupation 442532 Patient Services Assistant. Residential Aged Care Workers are included in Occupation 421331 Residential Aged Care Worker.

• Health Care Assistant
• Health Care Worker
• Personal Care Assistant (Health)

• Assists with personal care needs such as showering, dressing, eating, mobility and communication
• Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
• Participates in care planning
• Supports a multidisciplinary team to adhere to health plans as directed by health care professionals
• Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions
• Reports complaints about care
• Assists with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivery of medications

Personal Care Assistants are excluded from this occupation. Personal Care Assistants are included in Occupation 442531 Patient Care Assistant.

• Hospital Orderly
• Orderly
• Patient Support Assistant
• Theatre Orderly
• Wardsperson

• Transports patients in wheelchairs or mobile beds
• Provides safe patient handling and positioning in beds and transfers to and from beds
• Undertakes general duties, ensuring hospital wards are clean, orderly and sanitised, maintaining infection control protocols
• Provides direct care and support to patients, assisting with their personal needs such as showering and dressing
• Stocks and replenishes supplies of medical equipment, and transfers items between departments or wards
• Assists with the preparation and serving of patients' meals and beverages

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Provides routine and non-emergency transportation of patients to and from health care facilities
• Transports essential equipment and materials, including wheelchairs and stretchers
• Provides and administers basic care to non-emergency patients
• Maintains comprehensive and accurate patient transport records
• Works with patients, relatives, Health Professionals and other emergency service providers to ensure optimal patient care

• Ambulance Community Officer
• First Aid Officer