CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care

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CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings within defined organisational guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual's well being through personal care and/or other activities of living

May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of home and community care settings

Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers

May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

Assistant coordinator	In-home respite care
Assistant team leader	Personal care worker
Care team leader	Senior community care worker
Community house worker	Service coordinator
Community support worker	Support worker
Day activity worker	Transport coordinator

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To gain entry into CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care (or equivalent):

CHCAC318B	Work effectively with older people

CHCDIS301B	Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCICS304B	Work effectively with carers

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including: 6 core units 9 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Group B electives which are recommended for advanced care work Group C electives which are recommended for service coordination work Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units

CHCAC416A	Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia

CHCCS411B	Work effectively in the community sector

CHCHC401B	Coordinate and monitor home based support

CHCICS402A	Facilitate individualised plans

AND one of each of the following pairs of units:

HLTOHS300B	Contribute to OHS processes

OR

CHCOHS312B	Follow safety procedures for direct care work

AND

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

OR

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers in the home and community care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

This qualification has been structured to provide a specific focus on either Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or culturally diverse clients. Where work involves a specific focus on both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse clients or communities, candidates are recommended to select whichever of the following units not selected as core:

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Group B - electives recommended for advanced care work

Those working in delivery of advanced care services should have the skills and knowledge addressed by:

CHCICS401A	Facilitate support for personal care needs

In addition, at least 4 of the following units are recommended as electives for work in advanced care services delivery in a home and community care context:

CHCAC410A	Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients

CHCCM404A	Undertake case management for clients with complex needs

CHCCS426A	Provide support and care relating to loss and grief

CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach

HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTAP401B	Confirm physical health status

Group C - electives recommended for service coordination work

At least 5 of the following units are recommended to be selected for service coordination work in a home and community care context

CHCADMIN403D	Undertake administrative work

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services

CHCORG406B	Supervise work

CHCORG423B	Maintain quality service delivery

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Client support

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS401B	Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCCS417A	Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement

CHCCS422A	Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCCS426A	Provide support and care relating to loss and grief

CHCDIS405A	Facilitate skills development and maintenance

CHCICS403A	Conduct individual assessment

CHCICS404A	Plan and provide advanced behaviour support

CHCICS405A	Facilitate groups for individual outcomes

CHCICS406A	Support client self management

CHCICS407A	Support positive lifestyle

CHCICS408A	Provide support to people with chronic disease

CHCICS409A	Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people

CHCICS410A	Support relationships with carers and families

CHCLLN403A	Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCPAS401A	Undertake pastoral care work

HLTFS207C	Follow basic food safety practices

HLTFS309C	Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

HLTFS310C	Apply and monitor food safety requirements

Medication and health professional support

CHCCS305B	Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

CHCCS424A	Administer and monitor medications (Note pre-requisites CHCCS305B, HLTAP301B)

CHCCS425A	Support health professional

HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

HLTFA402C	Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA301C)

Working with older people

CHCAC317A	Support older people to maintain their independence

CHCAC412A	Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318B)

CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls

CHCPA402B	Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach

Working with people with disabilities

CHCDIS400C	Provide care and support

CHCDIS409A	Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs

CHCDIS410A	Facilitate community participation and inclusion

CHCDIS411A	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

Working with people with mental health issues

CHCMH402A	Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

CHCMH411A	Work with people with mental health issues

Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues

CHCAOD402B	Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

Leisure and health

CHCRH401B	Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

CHCRH402A	Undertake leisure and health programming

CHCRH404A	Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs

Team coordination and supervision

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCORG406B	Supervise work

CHCORG423B	Maintain quality service delivery

Organisation support

BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships

CHCADMIN403D	Undertake administrative work

Oral health

CHCOHC303A	Use basic oral health screening tools

CHCOHC401A	Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health

CHCOHC402A	Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care

CHCOHC404A	Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues

CHCOHC406A	Provide or assist with oral hygiene

CHCOHC407A	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products