Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Apply and describe procedures for: recognising hazards, particularly with regard to manual handling, in the workplace reporting hazards identified using documented organisation processes Identify manual handling risk and modify work practices appropriately Identify risks to personal safety and apply accepted practices to minimise risk Demonstrate standard infection control procedures, including use of approved hand washing techniques Work safely, and follow the enterprise’s WHS policies and procedures Identify, report and manage workplace hazards (within the limits of worker control) Undertake appropriate 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: Access and use manual handling equipment commonly available in the industry sector to reduce risks associated with manual handling Communicate WHS issues to designated personnel Demonstrate correct use of equipment according to organisation and manufacturer instructions Exercise duty of care within the respective scope of responsibilities in accordance with current WHS legislation Identify client-related risk factors and modify approach and choice of equipment to minimise risk Implement work processes and practices to prevent or minimise risk Recognise potential situations that require action and then implement appropriate corrective action as much as possible to eliminate risk Refer to and apply safe work practices Solve problems Take into account and use opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Use body biomechanics, as a supplement to other manual handling risk reduction strategies, to reduce the risk in routine tasks Use reading and writing skills – appropriate literacy competence – as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation/service and to access information in care plans, read labels and workplace procedures: literacy support in the workplace may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available literacy may be required in English, a community language, or Braille, etc, depending on the language used in pamphlets or workplace manual Apply communication skills – language competence – as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation/service: assessors should look for skills in asking questions, providing clear information including to client and co-worker, listening to and understanding workplace instructions, and clarifying workplace instructions when necessary service/organisation may require competence in English or community language, depending on client group |