Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Comply with WHS policies and procedures including infection control in a clinical setting Correctly use relevant cleaning equipment and cleaning agents to achieve required cleaning standard Handle waste safely and effectively in line with organisation waste management policy 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: Minimise disruption to the work environment Minimise safety hazards for self and others Recognise and adapt to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others Select and use equipment and cleaning agents effectively Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources Use effective communication to constructively achieve planned outcomes Use equipment, signage and technology relevant to work safely and competently Use numeracy skills to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and recording numbers Use procedures appropriate to the cleaning area and purpose Use time management strategies to set priorities Use reading and writing skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation to a level of skill that may range across: reading labels reading workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals understanding symbols used in WHS signs Use literacy support available in the workplace if required, ranging from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available Use oral communication skills as 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 literacy as required in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements |