Assessment Requirements for CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

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Assessment Requirements for CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

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. New unit.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

assisted with the assessment of risk and the implementation and evaluation of risk minimisation strategies for at least 2 older people, 1 in a simulated environment and 1 in the workplace, in a manner that is respectful of the older person’s dignity and privacy.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

the tensions which may exist between an individual’s rights and the organisation’s responsibility to individuals

legal and ethical considerations for working in aged care:

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

the major issues, trends and policies relating to the health and wellbeing of older people

standardised tools for risk assessment and the management and monitoring of risks

major risk areas for ageing population:

depression and anxiety

isolation

abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, financial, system)

falls

medication

dehydration and malnutrition

dysphagia

continence

documentation requirements including the importance of accurate and appropriately detailed records

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in an ageing support workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. These are situations relating to emergency or unplanned procedures where assessment in these circumstances would be unsafe, impractical or threatens the dignity of the older person.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including relevant assessment tools

Overall, assessment must involve some real interactions with older people, colleagues, families/carers and the use of individualised plans.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53