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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Primary carer/s may include: | ParentsGrandparentsOther relativeSignificant other person deemed by law or culture to be the child's primary carer or guardian |
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Information from primary carer/s about home based care to be provided may include: | Number of children, ages, gender, developmental needsPreferences for food, activities, routinesArrangements for child to be cared for in their own home (nanny arrangement) Home based care in the carers homeSpecific need for care e.g. child with disabilityOvernight careDaily careTransportation arrangementsActivities for children outside of school hoursExcursions and outingsFrequency of care arrangementsLive in care (nanny) arrangements |
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Policy may relate to: | ConfidentialityMedical and allergy managementHealth and safety Travel, transport and outingsInsurancesBehaviour support procedures |
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Legislation and other requirements may include: | Standards for family day careStandards for home based careFood preparation, handling and managementIndustrial legislation - pay and conditions, awardsChild protectionOccupational health and safety (OHS)Privacy |
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Specific needs of children may include: | Developmental CulturalRoutinesDietaryEducationalEnvironmentalBehaviouralPracticalDisability |
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A plan for attending to daily care functions may include: | Meal planning consultation with primary carer/sTransportation itinerary (buses, pick ups)Planning for attending set appointments or activities e.g. doctors, music lessons, sportsDiscussing with the primary carer priorities for the plan of children's home based careReviewing any documentation provided by the primary carer/s about the children preferences, unique needs, routines, dislikes, fears, health needsEstablishing a profile of each child to establish and understand their individual needs |
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Care functions may include: | CleaningWashingCookingMeal preparation and/or provisionsBathingToilet trainingEnsuring sleep routinesTransporting and travel for planned activitiesPick up and drop offSetting up resources for activitiesPlanning outings and activities |
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Developmental needs to consider may include: | Emotional, social and psychological PhysicalCognitiveLanguage and communication |
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Scope of home based care may include: | Nanny - day or live in Caring for the child in the carers own home e.g. family day careParent home helper |
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Health and safety may include: | Gates on stairsCovers on electrical socketsRemoval/locking away of dangerous substancesClose supervision of any children in kitchensFences and gates, locking mechanismsOut of bounds areasVacuuming/sweeping floors to remove small or dangerous objectsParticularly close supervision in some areasPlacing babies/infants to sleep in positions recommended for prevention of SIDSChildren being seated and supervised at meal and snack timesSun safe practices |
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Basic home fire safety includes knowledge of: | High fire risk groupsBehaviour that may contribute to fire injury and/or fatalityRole of a working smoke alarm Types of smoke alarmsOptimum placement of smoke alarmsSmoke alarm testing and cleaningReferring client for smoke alarm installation and maintenance |
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Strategies that support the family's cultural, spiritual and value base may include: | Acknowledging and celebrating with the family on special days of celebrationInclusion of specific cultural practices and beliefs in care routinesDeveloping activities that are inclusive of diversity and particular references to the families cultural and spiritual needsEnsuring that any tasks or functions of home based care do not offend or breach cultural beliefs or customsEncourage children to maintain their first languageEncourage children to explore and maintain cultural practices according to the primary carer/s requestsResearch the families culture and seek confirmation from the family about any relevant family values to be observed |
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Family information may include: | Receipt and collection of person correspondenceMedical recordsConversations carried out between family members and others within hearing range of the home based carerDocumentation related to care arrangements |
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Unforeseen circumstances include, for example: | Illness or unexpected health needs of the carerFamily related illness or deathInfectious conditions |
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Inability to attend to daily functions may include: | Child's illnessPrimary carer's needs changeHome based carer experiences unforseen circumstanceHoliday or leave arrangements of home based carer |
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Alterative arrangements may include: | Accessing and/or referring the primary carer/s and children to another home based care arrangementContacting the employing agency/coordinator to seek alternative care |
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Modify home based care may include: | Changes to the original arrangement for home based care and may be:number of children in caretype of care (overnight, day, live in, holiday)variation to aspect of the original agreementsimprovements to daily care routines of children based on collaborative review of children's progress in the home based care environment |
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