Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Comply with policies and procedures including those of WHS and infection control Select appropriate material and use correct techniques for removal of casts Apply current standards and best practice to meet duty of care to client Communicate effectively with client's in relation to the procedure and manage clients' anxiety level Demonstrate all steps that must be taken in the correct and safe usage of equipment Recognise boundaries of responsibilities and refer problems to supervisor or other appropriate health professional 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: Apply current standards and best practice relevant to cast application and removal Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Correctly and safely remove a cast Deal with conflict Solve problems including an ability to use available resources Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, recording stock levels and statistical information 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 effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation to a level of skill required for reading and documenting clinical information understanding policy and procedure manuals Work with others and display empathy with client and carers |