What is a PCA (however titled) able to do?
In general, a PCA provides support and assistance to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings (ANZSCO definition for 4 423313) such as assistance or care while eating, dressing and walking about. In practice, the functions or tasks that make a PCAs role will depend on the patients/clients being cared for and their needs, the setting and the other members of the team and their roles. Whatever the PCA job description includes, the PCA and their employers must be sure they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to do the task, including knowing what to report and who to report to, and they are supported to safely perform their role in the team.
