Assessor Resource

HLTAH407B
Assist with the rehabilitation of clients

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs

Allied Health Assistants operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and under supervision of an occupational therapist

For training and assessment pathways, experience in workplace application of the skills and knowledge identified in this competency unit should be provided as required to support allied health professions

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and respond to rehabilitation programs developed by allied health professionals

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

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills




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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment must be completed in the workplace.

Relevant guidelines, standards and procedures

Resources essential for assessment include:

Equipment and materials for delivering a rehabilitation program

Protocols for determining needs, goals and measuring progress

Infection control procedures

Workplace health and safety guidelines

Other organisation policies and procedures


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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

This includes knowledge of:

Working knowledge of principles and practices of rehabilitation

Codes of practice for work in occupational therapy

Legal and organisation requirements on equity, diversity, discrimination, rights, confidentiality and sharing information when supporting a client on a rehabilitation program

How to work with clients, carers and other members of a care team to assist with the development, regaining and retention of skills for daily living

The impact of illness on daily living and working skills on clients, carers and others

Working with clients, carers and others to:

identify needs

identify strategies to build on existing strengths and capacities

evaluation of progress

identify unmet needs

Access to resources, aids and information for rehabilitation programs

Strategies to support, motivate and encourage clients in a rehabilitation program

Understanding of role within a care team and when and how to provide feedback about the client

A working knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures in relation to rehabilitation programs

OHS policies and procedures that relate to the allied health assistant's role in implementing rehabilitation programs

Infection control policies and procedures that relate to the allied health assistant's role in implementing rehabilitation programs

Supervisory and reporting protocols of the organisation

Understanding of quality assurance, best practice and accreditation standards

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Work collaboratively with clients in the pursuit of rehabilitation outcomes in line with established rehabilitation principles and practices

Develop activities to promote rehabilitation outcomes

Prepare and evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation activities

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

This includes the ability to:

Work under direct and indirect supervision

Follow through rehabilitation service policies and procedures

Communicate effectively with clients in a therapeutic/treatment relationship

Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Work within a multi-disciplinary team

Apply skills in time management, personal organisation and establishing priorities

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Supervision refers to:

Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position

The nature of supervision is flexible and may be conducted by various means including:

in person

through use of electronic communications media such as telephone or video conferencing, where necessary

Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as:

the task maturity of the person in that position or clinical placement

the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans in case of students and assistants

the need to correct and develop non clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, and other factors supporting the provision of clinical care and working within a team

A person under supervision does not require direct (immediate) and continuous personal interaction, but the method and frequency will be determined by factors outlined above

Information may include:

Rehabilitation plan

Client care plan

Exercise plan

Client treatment plan

Allied health professional instructions

Client record

Case notes

Other forms according to procedures of the organisation

Client may include:

Adults

Children and young people

Older people

Clients recovering from an illness that has had an impact on skills required for daily living

Skills may include:

ADLs (personal and independence skills)

Personal care

Mobility

Work

Recreation

Adaptive equipment may include but is not limited to:

Hand splints

Specialised cutlery

Specialised seating

Environment may include:

Home

Rehabilitation setting

Hospital

Work

School

Recreational setting

Other community setting

Aged care residential settings

Palliative care units

Mental health services

Private practice

Relevant guidelines may include:

Organisation policies and procedures

OHS policies and procedures

Manufacturer specifications

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
Obtain information about the rehabilitation program from an allied health professional 
Consult allied professional about the rehabilitation plan requirements and desired client outcomes 
Identify program requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional 
Identify and confirm impact of therapeutic program's contribution to the overall rehabilitation outcome for the client 
Obtain information about medical and psychosocial conditions that may impact on rehabilitation outcomes for client 
Determine client availability according to organisation protocols 
Assist professional to work with client to identify current skills and abilities and how these can be built upon to manage their lives and environment more effectively 
Assist professional to work with client to identify their needs and priorities in terms of specific skills required to manage their lives in the short and medium term 
Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the allied health professional 
Assist professional to work with client to develop goals that will enable work at the client's own pace to acquire, regain and retain skills for daily living 
Support the client to identify methods that will build upon their strengths when developing, regaining or retaining skills important for daily living 
Follow specific directions from occupational therapist for the fabrication and adaptation of therapeutic aids and equipment 
Maintain and update resources for occupational therapy and recreational programs 
Work with professional and client to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods 
Gather the equipment and materials to deliver the program, in line with client needs, specifications of the allied health professional and legislative and organisation guidelines 
Check safety and efficiency of any equipment and materials 
Support client to carry out activities in ways that promote safety, involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference of the client 
Provide constructive feedback to client about involvement in activities 
Modify approaches if client becomes distressed, in pain or communicate their desire to stop or amend the activity 
Seek advice if safety issues arise, does not wish to continue, is distressed or in pain or if conflict arises with client 
Assist professional to work with client to review progress 
Monitor use of adaptive equipment as directed by occupational therapist 
Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements 
Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols 
Report equipment faults to appropriate person 
Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements 
Provide regular feedback to the client's care team 
Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the rehabilitation program 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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