ATSS Instructor Band 1
CHCDIS1C Orientation to disability work
Elements
Demonstrate commitment to quality services for people with disabilitiesSupport rights, interests and needs of people with disabilities
Respond to situations of risk or potential risk to people with disabilities
CHCDIS2C Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities
Elements
Work to enhance the independence and ‘self-determination’ of the person with a disabilityFoster the independence of a person with a disability
Contribute to the development and review of policy and legislation related to disabilities and disability services
Recognise and accommodate the expressions of identity and sexuality of the person with a disability
CHCDIS3C Provide services to people with disabilities
Elements
Assist the person with a disability to identify and meet their needsRespond to changes in the needs of a person with a disability
Support or assist the person with a disability to meet their personal needs
CHCDIS15B Provide behaviour support
Elements
Follow daily lifestyle routinesSupport people with disabilities to engage in their daily routine
Provide support to reduce inappropriate behaviours
Manage challenging behaviour
CHCDIS10B Provide care and support
Elements
Establish and maintain an appropriate relationship with people with disabilitiesProvide appropriate support to people with disabilities
Assist in maintaining an environment that enables maximum independent living
CHCADMIN1B Undertake basic administrative duties
Elements
Organisational reporting procedures are followedUse workplace equipment
CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
Elements
Identify appropriate communication strategies to meet the needs of clients and colleagues and build strong relationshipsConduct effective communication with clients and staff
Contribute to the development of effective communication strategies
Represent the organisation to a range of groups
Apply specific communication techniques to assist in resolving conflict
Implement mechanisms that facilitate group discussions
CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework
Elements
Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work roleFollow the organisation’s policies and practices
Work ethically
Recognise and respond when the clients’ rights and interests are not being protected
CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment
Elements
Contribute to the effective operation of the workgroup Review and develop own work performance
Work cooperatively with others
Contribute to the development of policies, practices and structures of an organisation
CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
Elements
Reflect upon own practiceEnsure continuing self-support and supervision
Operate within an agreed ethical code of practice/ethics
CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures in direct care work
Elements
Identify manual handling hazards, assess related risk and follow risk minimisation proceduresIdentify and assess other routine hazards as well as follow procedures and strategies for risk control.
Initiate suggestions to enhance task/job-specific safety and report non-routine problems.
HLTCSD5A Assist with client/patient movement
Elements
Prepare to assist with client movementAssist with client movement
Complete assistance with client movement
Prepare client for transport
HLTFA2A Apply advanced first aid
Elements
Assess the situationManage the casualty
Coordinate First Aid activities until arrival of medical assistance
Communicate essential incident details
HLTFS7A Follow basic food safety practices
Elements
Maintain food safety while carrying out food handling activities Comply with personal hygiene standards
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Elements
Collect, handle, store and manage clinical and other waste in accordance with organisational guidelines and waste management plansClean and disinfect equipment and surfaces
Maintain hygiene
Identify and responds to infection risks
HLTNA3A Plan and/or modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
Elements
Identify conditions requiring a nutrition care plan most commonly encountered by the client/patient groupIdentify the special nutritional and dietary needs of client/patient groups
Develop or modify meals and menus to meet the special nutritional and dietary needs of client/patient groups
Plan meals to meet the nutritional needs of ‘at risk’ groups
