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 |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body system | Core |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care | Elective |
| CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | Elective |
| CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease | Elective |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
| Qualification packaging rules rationale: 9 core units.6 elective units |