Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to support the older person to maintain their independence with activities of living |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to workers in the aged care sector, or those working with older people |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Support the older person with their activities of living |
1.1 Encourage older people to utilise support services where appropriate 1.2 Clearly explain the scope of the service to be provided to the older person and/or their advocate 1.3 Identify the needs of the older person from the service delivery plan and from consultation with a supervisor 1.4 Ensure visits and service delivery accommodate the older person's established routines and customs where possible 1.5 Perform work in a manner that acknowledges that the services are being provided in the client's own home 1.6 Provide services in a manner that enables the older person to direct the processes where appropriate 1.7 Provide support/assistance in accordance with organisation policy, protocols and procedures 1.8 Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment to support/assist the older person with activities of living within work role and responsibility |
2. Recognise and report changes in an older person's ability to undertake activities of living |
2.1 Monitor the older person's activities and environment to identify increased need for support/assistance with activities of living 2.2 Report to a supervisor the older person's inability to undertake activities of living independently 2.3 Support/assist the older person to modify or adapt the environment or activity to facilitate independence 2.4 Seek aids and /or equipment to support/assist the older person undertake activities of living independently |
3. Support the older person to maintain an environment that maximises independence, safety and security |
3.1 Encourage and support/assist the older person to maintain their environment 3.2 Provide support to promote security of the older person's environment 3.3 Adapt or modify the environment, in consultation with the older person, to maximise safety and comfort 3.4 Recognise hazards and address in accordance with organisation policy and protocols |
4. Support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief |
4.1 Recognise signs that older person is experiencing grief and report to appropriate person 4.2 Use appropriate communication strategies when older person is expressing their fears and other emotions associated with loss and grief 4.3 Provide older person and/or their support network with information regarding relevant support services as required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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 knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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 These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment may include : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Older people may include : |
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Contexts may include : |
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Activities of living may include : |
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Report may be and include : |
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Aids and /or equipment may include : |
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Hazards may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable