Agency Training Plan (ATP) Resource Kit

Appendix 2

Job Description

Community Support Worker

Overview

The following specifications are designed to adhere to the values, principles and meaning of Personal Outcome Measures, which are used to ensure that quality of service is maintained and improved. The Competency Standards relating to this position are listed below each of the specification groups to which they refer; some are related to more than one specification group.

Based on Kirinari Community Services Limited

Job Specifications

Identity

To create a living and learning environment for people with disabilities consistent with the Principles of Social Role Valorisation.

To create an environment which promotes the maximum competence and maximum image enhancement of people.

Identify, prioritise and address with the people residing in the home, what their training, support needs and goals are.

Assist, where appropriate, people in daily living and self care activities such as toileting, dressing, grooming, food preparation and eating, maintenance of personal hygiene and in general household maintenance.

Related Competency Units

Unit descriptor
  • Undertake basic administrative duties
  • Provide administrative support
  • Communicate appropriately with clients & colleagues
  • Utilise specialist communication skills
  • Work with clients intensively
  • Process & provide information
  • Follow the organisations policies, procedures & programs
  • Apply principles of Personal Outcome Measures to clients
  • Participate in development of individual Personal Choice Plans

The ATP kit was developed in June 2000. Some information in the kit may have dated but the planning process outlined is still appropriate.