Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 standard and additional precautions Apply team development skills Communicate information about regulations and standards to others in the work area. This requires demonstration of two-way communicate including active listening and constructive response to feedback Comply with policies and procedures including OHS, infection control etc Demonstrate communication skills in a one-to-one and group setting Demonstrate documentation skills Demonstrate management skills Effectively communicate with medical officer and other health professionals Explain mortuary guidelines and legislation Explain relevant products and services Follow infection control and OHS policy and procedures Identify relevant regulations and standards Model personal conduct and work activities to meet requirements mortuary standards and regulations Provide access to relevant documentation Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentorship Seek out and implement new industry findings and practices Use oral communication skills and language competence 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 Use problem solving skills required including ability to use available resources Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles including the ability to write policies and procedures Use relevant technology Use time management strategies to set priorities Work cooperatively in a team environment and unsupervised Work in accordance with relevant regulations and standards |