Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Consistently prepare clients, environments, instruments and materials for oral health care procedures under general anaesthesia Consistently provide chairside support to the operator during oral health care procedures under general anaesthesia Consistently maintain and store instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments Consistently implement standard and additional precautions while preparing for and assisting with oral health care procedures under general anaesthesia Consistently follow procedures to ensure client safety during oral health care procedures under general anaesthesia 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: Assist effectively the dentist or dental specialist during general anaesthesia Consistently demonstrate interpersonal skills when relating to people from a range of social, cultural and religious backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Consistently follow sequenced written instructions and manufacturer specifications for the preparation of materials and medicaments Consistently demonstrate communication skills as required in fulfilling the job role as specified by the dental practice/organisation including: acknowledging and responding to a range of views active listening asking for clarification from client and/or carer asking questions negotiation Consistently deal with conflict Consistently work with others and display empathy with client and relatives Consistently use problem solving skills required including: selecting and preparing instruments, equipment and materials as directed by the operator using available resources Identify behavioural characteristics of fear and anxiety Perform basic life support Recognise, respond to and assist with medical emergencies |