Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- Gather and record detailed information about clients
- Use appropriate methods to assess client’s leisure and health needs according to specific purpose and under the guidance of an experienced worker
- Use a variety of appropriate recording methods under the guidance of an experienced worker
- Record information using holistic approach to health and well being of clients
- Participate in the analysis of information gained to identify individual strengths, needs, interests and preferences
- Maintain confidentiality while observing and recording
- Participate in the design of individual program plans
- Use a consultative approach based on the client’s leisure and health needs assessment
- Identify and include a range of resources and ideas to meet the client’s leisure needs based on lifestyle, interests, and social context relevant to the individual and their community
- Identify and include ways in which the health, well being and abilities of individuals are enhanced
- Incorporate the additional and specific leisure and recreation needs of clients while reflecting the philosophy and goals of the service
- Assist with the documentation of an individual program plan for clients based on information gathered during assessment
- Implement individual program plans
- Contribute to developing the setting and environment for leisure and health activities within constraints of resources, location and client’s needs and availability
- Contribute to developing timetables that provide structure and flexibility and serve as a communication tool
- Implement programs, allowing for clear staff communication, adapting to conditions and needs on day, in line with role and service requirements
- Gather and organise resources required for the individual program plan
- Organise off-site outings as extension of program where appropriate, according to directions
- Maintain ongoing communication with those involved in the program
- Identify concerns about current individual program plans and refer appropriately
- Monitor and evaluate individual program plans
- Assess progress of each individual using specified processes
- Contribute to regular review of the individual program plan
- Regularly document and evaluate individual program plan outcomes according to individual needs and service requirements
- Clearly identify criteria for documentation and evaluation and use for review