Elements and Performance Criteria
- Provide information and support related to disability care
- Discuss the relevance and appropriateness of disability care
- Provide accurate information to the community about available disability care services and resources in conjunction with associated medical and specialist advice and services
- Provide clients with advice on healthy living matters
- Conduct community workshops/discussions about health issues affecting disabled community members
- Provide support to disabled clients and their families/carers in line with organisation guidelines
- Maintain close consultation with the health care team involved in dealing with health issues that may emerge during a disability care promotion
- Ensure information is provided within a legal and ethical framework and supports the rights and interests of clients
- Encourage family and community support for disabled clients
- Assist carers of clients to make appropriate appointments with specialists and other agencies, as required
- Follow up disability care programs
- Evaluate disability care promotions in line with organisation guidelines and community requirements
- Maintain client confidentiality in line with organisation guidelines
- Regularly update and maintain records of disability care promotions according to organisational policies and procedures
- Seek respite for carers and organise as required and where possible
- Contribute to the development of networks to support disability care
- Advocate on behalf of, and at the request of, clients with other internal and external service providers in line with organisation guidelines
- Implement strategies to address health issues of disabled clients in line with community requirements and organisation guidelines