Assessor Resource

HLTAHW051
Respond to loss, grief and trauma

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to provide a healing response to expressions of grief, loss and trauma.

This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.

This unit equips Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to provide support related to social and emotional wellbeing and does not infer that they are qualified counsellors.

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.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Identify effects of loss, grief and trauma

1.1 Clarify impact of specific loss, grief and/or trauma at the individual, family and community level

1.2 Take into account historical impact of loss, grief and trauma on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

1.3 Recognise culturally appropriate expressions of loss and grief

1.4 Identify and respect specific approaches and responses of individuals, families and communities to loss, grief and/or trauma

1.5 Recognise effects of stress on individuals and communities in relation to experiences of loss, grief and trauma, including trans-generational trauma and grief

1.6 Identify culturally appropriate strategies for responding to stress at the community, family and individual levels

1.7 Communicate strategies and options to individual clients and refer, where relevant and appropriate

2. Provide a healing response to loss, grief and trauma

2.1 Determine healing response to loss, grief and/or trauma appropriate to the needs of each situation and the individuals involved

2.2 Provide appropriate support and available resources to assist individuals and families to deal with their loss, grief and/or trauma

2.3 Provide timely referral as appropriate to support ongoing healing in line with the needs of the situation and individuals involved

2.4 Maintain duty of care, confidentiality and cultural protocols

3. Manage own stress in work role

3.4 Monitor own stress level in relation to working in the area of loss, grief and trauma, including trans-generational trauma and grief

3.5 Use appropriate stress management strategies to manage own stress

3.6 Consult relevant team members or other professionals for own social and emotional support

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Identify effects of loss, grief and trauma

1.1 Clarify impact of specific loss, grief and/or trauma at the individual, family and community level

1.2 Take into account historical impact of loss, grief and trauma on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

1.3 Recognise culturally appropriate expressions of loss and grief

1.4 Identify and respect specific approaches and responses of individuals, families and communities to loss, grief and/or trauma

1.5 Recognise effects of stress on individuals and communities in relation to experiences of loss, grief and trauma, including trans-generational trauma and grief

1.6 Identify culturally appropriate strategies for responding to stress at the community, family and individual levels

1.7 Communicate strategies and options to individual clients and refer, where relevant and appropriate

2. Provide a healing response to loss, grief and trauma

2.1 Determine healing response to loss, grief and/or trauma appropriate to the needs of each situation and the individuals involved

2.2 Provide appropriate support and available resources to assist individuals and families to deal with their loss, grief and/or trauma

2.3 Provide timely referral as appropriate to support ongoing healing in line with the needs of the situation and individuals involved

2.4 Maintain duty of care, confidentiality and cultural protocols

3. Manage own stress in work role

3.4 Monitor own stress level in relation to working in the area of loss, grief and trauma, including trans-generational trauma and grief

3.5 Use appropriate stress management strategies to manage own stress

3.6 Consult relevant team members or other professionals for own social and emotional support

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Clarify impact of specific loss, grief and/or trauma at the individual, family and community level 
Take into account historical impact of loss, grief and trauma on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 
Recognise culturally appropriate expressions of loss and grief 
Identify and respect specific approaches and responses of individuals, families and communities to loss, grief and/or trauma 
Recognise effects of stress on individuals and communities in relation to experiences of loss, grief and trauma, including trans-generational trauma and grief 
Identify culturally appropriate strategies for responding to stress at the community, family and individual levels 
Communicate strategies and options to individual clients and refer, where relevant and appropriate 
Determine healing response to loss, grief and/or trauma appropriate to the needs of each situation and the individuals involved 
Provide appropriate support and available resources to assist individuals and families to deal with their loss, grief and/or trauma 
Provide timely referral as appropriate to support ongoing healing in line with the needs of the situation and individuals involved 
Maintain duty of care, confidentiality and cultural protocols 
Monitor own stress level in relation to working in the area of loss, grief and trauma, including trans-generational trauma and grief 
Use appropriate stress management strategies to manage own stress 
Consult relevant team members or other professionals for own social and emotional support 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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