Assessor Resource

CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work positively with the carers and families of people using the service based on an understanding of their support needs.

This unit applies to workers across a range of community services contexts.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Include carers and family members as part of the support team

1.1 Assess and acknowledge the role and importance of carers and family members for the person

1.2 Work in a manner that recognises and supports carer’s relationship with, and knowledge about, the person with support needs

1.3 Identify the knowledge and skills of the carer that complement the role of the worker

1.4 Involve carers and families in the design and delivery of the person’s support services

2. Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship

2.1 Assess potential risks of change to the care relationship including any potential physical and psychological harm to carers and the person

2.2 Support the person, carer and family to identify and use strategies that maximise positive aspects of change and transition

2.3 Support carers, families and friends to maximise ongoing support and involvement in the life of the person

3. Monitor and promote carer rights, health and well being

3.1 Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the carer, as well as the person with support needs

3.2 Identify and respond to the need for services required by the carer to support the care relationship with the person

3.3 Identify and respond to issues that may impact on the physical and emotional health and well being of the carer

3.4 Provide carers and families with information about carer support services


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Include carers and family members as part of the support team

1.1 Assess and acknowledge the role and importance of carers and family members for the person

1.2 Work in a manner that recognises and supports carer’s relationship with, and knowledge about, the person with support needs

1.3 Identify the knowledge and skills of the carer that complement the role of the worker

1.4 Involve carers and families in the design and delivery of the person’s support services

2. Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship

2.1 Assess potential risks of change to the care relationship including any potential physical and psychological harm to carers and the person

2.2 Support the person, carer and family to identify and use strategies that maximise positive aspects of change and transition

2.3 Support carers, families and friends to maximise ongoing support and involvement in the life of the person

3. Monitor and promote carer rights, health and well being

3.1 Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the carer, as well as the person with support needs

3.2 Identify and respond to the need for services required by the carer to support the care relationship with the person

3.3 Identify and respond to issues that may impact on the physical and emotional health and well being of the carer

3.4 Provide carers and families with information about carer support services

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Assess and acknowledge the role and importance of carers and family members for the person 
Work in a manner that recognises and supports carer’s relationship with, and knowledge about, the person with support needs 
Identify the knowledge and skills of the carer that complement the role of the worker 
Involve carers and families in the design and delivery of the person’s support services 
Assess potential risks of change to the care relationship including any potential physical and psychological harm to carers and the person 
Support the person, carer and family to identify and use strategies that maximise positive aspects of change and transition 
Support carers, families and friends to maximise ongoing support and involvement in the life of the person 
Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the carer, as well as the person with support needs 
Identify and respond to the need for services required by the carer to support the care relationship with the person 
Identify and respond to issues that may impact on the physical and emotional health and well being of the carer 
Provide carers and families with information about carer support services 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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