Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Prepare, make and leave a bed ready for occupancy in accordance with organisation procedures Follow instructions from nursing staff In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Undertake the organisation's cleaning procedures for bed types Undertake safe manual handling techniques Undertake correct disposal of clinical waste, including taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Undertake the correct bed making procedures i.e. hospital corners Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation and may include the ability to: understand symbols used in WHS signs read workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals read labels Use literacy support available in the workplace: support may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available literacy may be required in English or a community language Use problem solving skills required including the ability to use available resources and prioritise workload Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in: asking questions providing clear information listening to and understanding workplace instructions clarifying workplace instructions when necessary competence in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements Use numeracy skills that may range from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division to recording numbers Work with others and display empathy with client and relatives |