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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Clarify the relevance of independence and community participation to rehabilitation goals
   • Clarify rehabilitation plan details with the supervising health professional
   • Work with the supervising health professional to identify client access support requirements and daily living activities that need to be addressed as part of the rehabilitation plan
   • Work with the supervising health professional to identify the function of community rehabilitation in supporting client access and daily living activities that could enhance progress against rehabilitation goals
   • Participate in rehabilitation planning, involving the supervising health professional and client, to provide adequate and appropriate resources to promote independence
   • Clarify with the supervising health professional concerns about client safety in relation to community access and daily living activities
3. Promote client independence and community participation
   • Identify all support and/or services provided to the client in conjunction with the health team
   • Assist client to determine strategies which supports progression towards identified rehabilitation goals
   • Promote benefits of daily living activities and community participation in the terms of the client’s rehabilitation goals
   • Discuss with supervising health professional opportunities for daily living activities and community participation that will support rehabilitation goals, including those that maybe outside the rehabilitation plan
   • Work with the client and other community workers and services to identify and overcome concerns through provision of coordinated and consistent supports to the client
4. Assist with client independence and community participation
   • Recognise client concerns about participating in daily living activities and community access
   • Work with the client to develop strategies to overcome client concerns, under the supervision of the health professional
   • Identify any aides, appliances, modifications or other services and/or supports that might be required to facilitate client and discuss with supervising health professional
   • Provide information and support to facilitate interest and desire to use any aides, appliances and modifications in a safe and effective way
5. Monitor impact of increased client independence and community participation on rehabilitation goals
   • Monitor outcomes that indicate involvement in daily living activity and community participation is supporting the rehabilitation goals
   • Identify any negative impacts and report to supervising health professional
   • Recognise medical issues and risk factors related to activities of daily living
   • Recognise wellness and medical issues prior to providing support
   • Apply strategies to involve the client in the monitoring and evaluation process
   • Provide client with regular feedback of progress
   • Work with the client to self monitor progress
6. Document client information
   • Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements
   • Provide regular feedback to the client’s care team, including positive impact on the client
   • Use appropriate terminology and format to document the client’s progress, including any barriers or challenges to the rehabilitation plan

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

facilitated 3 different clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, to access and participate in the community within the context of rehabilitation plans

assisted with facilitation of 3 different clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, involvement and participation in daily living activities within the context of rehabilitation plans

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of work

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

cross cultural issues in a community rehabilitation context

community care service providers

work health and safety (WHS) issues and requirements, risk assessment and risk management associated with working in client homes and the community

philosophy and values of community rehabilitation

psychological impact of illness and/or injury, especially in relation to client participation in daily living activities and routines

range of aides, appliances, modifications and services that could promote client participation in daily living activities and facilitate community access

relevant national and/or state-based community services and programs and local community care service providers

importance of community access and participation to client well being

motivational strategies to promote client interest in accessing and participating in the community

the importance and meaning of home and belongings to clients and the nature and significance of working in the client’s home and community settings

principles and practices of self management

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