Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcome
- Contribute to skills assessment
- Observe the person’s skills and competencies in a manner that respects the rights of the person
- Support the engagement of family and/or carers and/or relevant other in the skills assessment
- Record all observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor and using terms that can be clearly understood
- Provide feedback to supervisor about any changes in the person’s demonstration of skills in different environments and any changes in the person’s status likely to impact on skills development
- Assist with ongoing skills development according to individualised plan
- Encourage the person with disability to engage as actively as possible in all activities and provide them with information, skills and support to do so
- Interpret and follow skills development strategies identified in the individual plan
- Encourage and assist the person to identify personal strengths and personal goals for ongoing skill development
- Provide support for the person to identify resources to complement strengths
- Provide positive support to mobilise strengths and to encourage ongoing development and application of skills for personal development
- Provide constructive feedback to the person in an appropriate and respectful way
- Discuss any difficulties experienced in implementing skills development activities with the person or relevant others
- Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness and level of engagement in activities in consultation with supervisor
- Support incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development
- Provide encouragement in real-life situations that can act as potential informal or incidental learning opportunities
- Use positive approaches and strategies to promote enjoyment and maximise engagement
- Withdraw support to an appropriate level to encourage experiential learning in consultation with supervisor
- Complete documentation