Attendant

CHCDIS1C Orientation to disability work
Elements

Demonstrate an understanding of the delivery of quality services for people with disabilities
Demonstrate the capacity to 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


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

CHCCD1B Support community participation
Elements

Work with individuals and the community to promote participation
Support existing community activities


CHCCD12D Apply a community development framework
Elements


Operate within a community development framework
Work with individuals and groups to achieve community development outcomes
Address individual issues arising when working within a community development framework
Work effectively with diversity in the community


CHCCOM2B Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
Elements


Exercise effective communication techniques
Follow routine instructions
Complete reports as required


CHCCS1B Deliver and monitor service to clients
Elements


Identify clients’ needs by collecting routine information
Deliver client service
Review client service


CHCINF2B Maintain organisation’s information systems
Elements

Maintain accurate records
Handle organisational correspondence
Provide information as required


CHCNET1C Participate in networks
Elements


Identify and select appropriate networks
Make effective use of relevant networks

CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment
Elements


Contribute to the effective operation of the work group
Review and develop own work performance
Work cooperatively with others
Contribute to the development of policies, practices and structures of an organisation


CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
Elements


Identify manual handling hazards, assess related risk and follow risk minimisation procedures
Identify sources of risks to personal safety, assess the level of risk and follow risk minimisation procedures
Identify sources of infection and apply industry accepted practice to minimise risk of infection to themselves, clients and others
Identify other hazards and assess risk
Follow procedures and strategies for risk control
Contribute to OHS in the workplace


HLTFS7A Follow basic food safety practices
Elements

Maintain food safety while carrying out food handling activities
Comply with personal hygiene standards


CHCT2A Receive, transport and store food in a safe and hygienic manner
Elements

Receive and check food deliveries
Transport food safely and hygienically
Store food safely and hygienically


HLTNA4A Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
Elements

Select meals to meet food-related cultural and religious needs of client/patient groups
Develop menus to meet the cultural and religious needs of client/patient groups

SPCIALIST COMPETENCIES


CHCAC3C Orientation to aged care work
Elements

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and profile of the aged care sector
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of ‘positive ageing’
Support the rights and interests of older person


CHCAOD2C Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs sector
Elements

Work within the context of the alcohol and other drugs sector
Develop knowledge of the alcohol and other drugs sector
Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the alcohol and other drugs sector


CHCMH1B Orientation to mental health work
Elements

Work within the context of the mental health sector
Develop knowledge of the mental health sector
Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the mental health sector
Work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds


CHCYTH1C Work effectively with young people
Elements

Develop a professional rapport with young people
Address issues associated with the culture of young people
Recognise that youth culture is distinct


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