Outreach Worker

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


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


CHCCS1B Deliver and monitor service to clients
Elements

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

CHCINF1B Process and provide information
Elements

Process and prepare information
Store and maintain information
Provide prepared information to promote access to services


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.


CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment
Elements

Work to achieve identified outcomes
Establish and maintain appropriate work relationships
Facilitate operation of the workgroup
Review and develop own performance


CHCAD1C Advocate for clients
Elements

Assist clients to identify their rights and represent their own needs
Advocate on behalf of clients on request
Advocate for clients


CHCDADMIN2B Provide administrative support
Elements

Use and maintain equipment and machines
Meet administrative requirements


CHCCD1B Support community participation
Elements

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

HLTFS7A Follow basic food safety practices
Elements

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


HLTFS10A Apply and monitor food safety requirements
Elements

Implement the food safety program
Assist in the identification of breaches of food safety procedures


HLTNA2A Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
Elements

Identify the nutrients and food group serves recommended for good health for client/patient groups
Plan and develop menus
Plan and develop menus in accordance with relevant Dietary Guidelines
Identify the most common lifestyle related diseases and disorders and dietary links
Evaluate meals and menus


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


CHCORG2B Work with others
Elements

Plan own workload with supervisor
Communicate with others about work matters
Work cooperatively with others


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