This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Units of Competency | Core/Elective |
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CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | Core |
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | Core |
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | Core |
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care | Elective |
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective |
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective |
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support | Elective |