Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with older people and their carer/s to implement strategies to minimise the risk of falls.
This unit applies to support workers in a residential or community context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to implement falls prevention strategies |
1.1 Determine identified strategies which can be implemented within role and responsibilities and discuss with supervisor or relevant health professional 1.2 Interpret findings of the assessment and explain relevant information to the older person and their carer clarifying any requirements 1.3 Seek the older persons’ permission, cooperation and commitment by communicating in a supportive and encouraging manner that is respectful of the older person and their carer's level of understanding, cultural background, needs and rights |
2. Identify potential risk of falls |
2.1 Discuss the older person’s concerns about falling and how they have coped with previous falls in a manner respectful of their privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs 2.2 Discuss the support of carers where appropriate 2.3 Identify and explore lifestyle, health and mobility factors with the older person, that might affect the level of risk 2.4 Determine the older person’s physical indicators of risk of falls using appropriate tools and methodologies within scope of role 2.5 Determine the older person’s risk factors based on findings in collaboration with supervisor and/or relevant health professional 2.6 Identify the older person’s needs, issues and concerns outside scope of practice and refer to appropriate supervisor, health professional or agency in line with organisation procedures |
3. Implement falls prevention strategies |
3.1 Identify and explain options to minimise the risk of falls and include opportunities for the older person and carer to contribute where appropriate 3.2 Work with the older person and their carers to identify and implement strategies that are consistent with their safety needs, priorities, preferences and specific requirements 3.3 Implement strategies in a safe and effective manner that minimises the older person’s discomfort 3.4 In collaboration with the older person and carers, decide how strategies can be tested and how success will be measured and communicated within the support team |
4. Monitor falls prevention strategies |
4.1 Work with the older person and their carers to review and measure the outcomes of falls prevention strategies 4.2 Share and celebrate positive results with the older person, carers, supervisor or health professional as appropriate 4.3 Identify when and why strategies are not having the desired result and any indicators of increased risk 4.4 Determine future strategies and actions including referral to other services in consultation with the older person, carers and health professional 4.5 Complete, maintain and store all relevant documentation and reports according to organisation policy and protocols |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Minimal change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. |
Application
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to understand and apply concepts of human psychology in the development of leisure programs to facilitate satisfying involvement of clients in leisure activities.
This unit applies to workers in a range of community services and health contexts who provide leisure and health services. Work is undertaken with minimal supervision within broad but generally well-defined guidelines.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Apply the social psychology of leisure to clients |
1.1 Determine how the concepts of motivation and freedom as the psychological foundations of leisure relate to a specific client group 1.2 Identify key aspects of leisure behaviour of clients 1.3 Analyse client psychological perspective and experience of leisure 1.4 Identify the potential psychological benefits of leisure for clients |
2. Identify ways in which leisure activities may contribute to well being in line with lifespan |
2.1 Identify key aspects of health, illness and well being influencing client 2.2 Identify factors that may be contributing to an individual’s health, well being and satisfaction in life 2.3 Identify how leisure may be related to the happiness and well being of the client 2.4 Develop strategies to use leisure activities as a means to optimise well being, taking into account developmental status, individual differences, preferences and needs of clients |
3. Identify leisure and health strategies to assist in pain management |
3.1 Identify client’s reactions to pain and associated methods of pain management 3.2 Identify ways in which aspects of a leisure and health program may be used to assist in pain management of clients |
4. Develop plans to facilitate socially acceptable behaviour in a leisure and health context |
4.1 Contribute effectively to development and implementation of a team approach to behaviour management 4.2 Determine if behaviour of clients is indicating unmet needs and develop strategies to address needs 4.3 Identify triggers that may lead to socially unacceptable behaviour of clients involved in leisure and health activities 4.4 Outline ways of preventing and managing anger and conflict of clients involved in leisure and health program 4.5 Determine how the effectiveness of behaviour management strategies will be evaluated and revised throughout the provision of leisure and health activities |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53