3.6ModerateNo Shortage
Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers
Carers and Aides · Personal Carers and Assistants
Moderate Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,279
Full-time workers
Employment
107,000
Total workers
10yr Growth
+30.9%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
No Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation26.0%
Augmentation60.0%
Key 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
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
39
Female Share
76.0%
Part-Time Share
57.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5