Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Comply with organisation procedures, policies, awards, standards and legislation relevant to a worker operating under supervision within the community care sector Demonstrate knowledge of the ramifications of breaches of confidentiality, policies, legislation and infection control Identify and report workplace hazards and poisons as applied to broad OHS area Identify and respond to staff skill requirements Identify own responsibilities within the workplace Match client support needs with support worker characteristics Monitor basic home fire safety and emergency response procedures Monitor service provision on site, off site and on call Observation and reporting In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Demonstrate application of skills including: communication skills to seek clarification of tasks and to interpret and follow instructions functional literacy skills needed for written and oral information about workplace requirements problem solving skills to constructively achieve planned outcomes Follow correct hygiene/infection control procedures Take into account, use and promote opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues |