ATSS Instructor Band 1

CHCDIS1C Orientation to disability work
Elements

Demonstrate commitment to quality services for people with disabilities
Support 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 disability
Foster 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 needs
Respond 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 routines
Support 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 disabilities
Provide 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 followed
Use 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 relationships
Conduct 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 role
Follow 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 practice
Ensure 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 procedures
Identify 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 movement
Assist with client movement
Complete assistance with client movement
Prepare client for transport


HLTFA2A Apply advanced first aid
Elements

Assess the situation
Manage 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 plans
Clean 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 group
Identify 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


Friday, August 13, 2010-->Wednesday, October 1, 2008