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

These include knowledge of

Principles and practices which focus on the individual person

The social model of disability

The impact of social devaluation on an individuals quality of life

Competency and image enhancement as a means of addressing devaluation

Organisation policy and procedures including occupational safety and health lifestyle and futures planning duty of care and dignity of risk

Disability Service Standards

Organisation policy and procedures including occupational safety and health particularly manual health lifestyle and futures planning duty of care and dignity of risk

Individual needs assessment specifically changing needs

Promoting successful ageing

Stress and coping with change

Grief and loss bereavement

Bereavement

Life span development

Contemporary views on ageing

Impact of physical psychological and social change on the person who is ageing

Empowerment for people with disabilities

Issues and services available for people who are ageing

Understanding of dementia

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Provide a range of supports that identify document and respond to individual current and future needs

Communicate and interact with the individual family other relevant stakeholders and staff

Identify necessary skills and attributes to maintain or improve independence

Implement strategies to assist the individual to maintain or increase degree of independence

Demonstrate understanding of the aspects and affects of dementia as it relates to a person with a disability

Address other specific issues confronting older people including dysphagia and incontinence

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

Sensitively and respectfully communicate and respond to the individual needs of people with disabilities who are ageing

Demonstrate application of skills in

a range of oral and written communication skills

observation and needs assessment

skills development techniques

developing and maintaining positive relationships

carrying out changing needs assessments

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 unit of competency

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

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment under the normal range of conditions

Assessment should be conducted on more than one occasion to cover a variety of circumstances to establish consistency

A diversity of assessment tasks is essential for holistic assessment

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights 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 issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on 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 Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to all relevant resources commonly provided in the disability service setting including

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

relevant organisation policy and procedure manuals legislation and standards

organisation mission statement strategic and business plan

other documentation relevant to the work context such as individual routines and support plans changing needs assessment tools referrals forms

other documentation relevant to the work context such as:
. individual routines and support plans
. changing needs assessment tools
. referrals forms

Method of assessment may include

Observation of work performance

Written tasks

Interview and questioning

Authenticated portfoliolog book

Supporting statement of supervisors

Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience andor formalinformal learning

Related units

There are no prerequisites for this unit but it is recommended that participants demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in supporting a person with a disability

It is suggested that this unit is assessed after completion of the following units of competence

CHCDISA Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDISA Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities

The needs of people with disabilities include:

Strategies to meet current and future needs of people with disabilities include:

Significant others may include:

Organisation policies and procedures may include:

Appropriate community settings and forums may include: