Respite 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


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


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


CHCCS0C Deliver service to clients
Elements

Identify responsibilities within client service plan
Plan to deliver client service Respond to changes in client need


CHCCS2C Deliver and develop client service
Elements

Target client services
Deliver client service
Develop and promote client services


CHCINF2B Maintain organisation’s information systems
Elements

Maintain accurate records
Handle organisational correspondence
Provide information as required


CHCNET2B Maintain effective networks
Elements

Develop cooperative working relationships and strategic alliances with other organisations
Represent the organisation
Maintain networks


CHCORG2B Work with others
Elements

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


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


CHCDADMIN3B Undertake administrative work
Elements

Maintain accounts
Participate in budgeting processes
Operate equipment
Maintain equipment
Monitor equipment use and needs


CHCCD1B Support community participation
Elements

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


CHCCS6B Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs
Elements

Assess and analyse client needs to ensure they can be met
Identify and provide for the delivery of services to meet client needs
Evaluate client service delivery


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


HLTFS9A Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
Elements

Monitor the implementation of the food safety program in the workplace
Take corrective action when a food safety hazard is found not to be in control
Maintain food safety in the workplace

HLTGM7A Carry out work in a food handling area
Elements

Maintain food safety while working in a food handling area
Maintain food handling area in a clean and orderly state

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


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 met the nutritional needs of ‘at risk’ groups


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


HLTFS2A Prepare foods suitable for a range of food service settings
Elements

Identify the client/patient groups in a range of settings
Select appropriate foods for specific client/patient groups, preferably with assistance of dietician
Prepare, cook, serve and evaluate meals suitable for the specific client/patient group
Follow OHS principles for self and clients/patients
Evaluate work performance


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