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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. |
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Carers are defined as: | Family members and friends who provide care and support for a person with a disability, and/or who is frail aged and/or has a mental illness and/or chronic condition |
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Strategies to support the rights of families and carers may include: | Information about carer legislationAccess to an assessmentInformation and access to complaint proceduresAccess to an independent advocate |
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Positive strategies for involving families and carers in the design and delivery may include: | Encouraging positive contact between the family, carer and friends with the serviceEncouraging positive contact between the family, carer and friends with the clientConsultationProvision of information in appropriate formats |
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Implications for carers may be: | Changes in role, relationships, identity, family structure and dynamicsPathways into informal and formal carePlanning for the futureAccessing services and resources e.g. eligibility, waiting lists etcSocial impacts e.g. isolationFinancial impactsFamily communication |
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Transitions may include: | Pre caringTaking on a carer roleEngaging formal servicesLife cycle transitions e.g childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle and older ageClient entry into day or overnight respiteClient move from home to a supported residential settingEnd of life/palliative care |
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Strategies to maximise thepositive aspects of transition may include: | Acknowledge anxietyProvide opportunities for active involvementMaximise support structureAcknowledge loss and grief issuesPromote the benefits of taking time for self careProvide reassurance |
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Strategies to support clients to maintain relationships through life cycle transitions may include: | Sharing interests and meaningful activities togetherSharing time and meals togetherSharing feelings about any difficultiesMutual respectHaving valued rolesPrivacy and confidentiality |
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Barriers to self care may include: | PhysicalEmotionalSpiritualCulturalUpbringingPersonality |
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Strategies may include: | Learning about the client's conditionAccessing supportive health professionals and servicesPastoral careSelf awarenessCounsellingBasics of healthy caringA self care plan |
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