This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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

These include

Working knowledge of principles and practices of rehabilitation

Knowledge of codes of practice for delegated work

Legal and organisation requirements on equity diversity discrimination rights confidentiality and sharing information when supporting client treatment

Specific health issues associated with delegated work including

chronic health problems

health problems with older people

health problems relevant to specific disabilities

Continence management

Understanding of the physiology of ageing

Confidentiality and privacy requirements

Pain management principles

Infection control principles

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to underpin delegated work

A range of treatments as listed in the Range Statement and their impact on client well being

Legal frameworksrequirements associated with delegated work

Principles and practices of assessment of individuals with complex needs

Best practice guidelines to address complex needs

Work health and safety WHS policies and procedures that relate to delegated client treatments

Infection control policies and procedures that relate to delegated treatments

Delegation supervisory and reporting protocols of the organisation

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Read and accurately interpret delegated responsibilities from the care plan or other written instructions

Ensure all work is in accordance with supervising health professionals instructions

Follow delegated treatment instructions

Observe and record changes in the clients condition during and after delegated treatment and report to delegatingsupervising health professional

Identify requirements outside scope of role responsibility knowledge and skill

Communicate effectively with clients in a treatment relationship

Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

Work within a multidisciplinary team

Establish priorities manage time effectively and demonstrate welldeveloped personal organisation skills

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the workplace the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Ability to work collaboratively with clients carers and others

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be completed in the workplace and reflect specific delegation by supervising health professional

Resources essential for assessment include

equipment and materials for undertaking identified treatments

protocols for determining client needs and goals and for measuring progress

infection control procedures

workplace health and safety guidelines

relevant organisation and legislative guidelines standards and procedures

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Delegation by supervising health professional refers to:

Supervision refers to:

Information may include:

Health professional may include:

Client may include:

Treatment may include:

Document any inconsistencies may include:

Environment may include:

All checks include:

Relevant guidelines may include: