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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes
  2. Plan to deliver a daily living skills program based on identified goals
  3. Assist with developing daily living skill and maintenance program based on identified goals
  4. Deliver daily living skill development and maintenance program
  5. Assist with evaluating daily living skill development and maintenance program
  6. Comply with supervisory requirements
  7. Clean and store equipment and materials
  8. Document client information

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:

assisted in the development and implementation of active support strategies for 3 clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace

worked collaboratively with 3 clients and carers, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, in the pursuit of daily living skill development outcomes

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


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete the 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:

principles and practices of active support and the promotion of individual’s rights, choices and well being when supporting participation in developmental activities

variability and complexities of workplace settings and how they affect service delivery

quality assurance, best practice and accreditation standards

the impact of disability and ageing on daily living and working skills of clients, carers and others

strategies to support, motivate and encourage clients and carers

concepts and procedures for stepping down treatment or intervention when client becomes distressed, in pain or wishes to stop

organisation policy and procedures in relation to:

record keeping

other specific organisation policies or procedures, including supervisory and reporting protocols

record keeping practices and procedures in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic programs/treatments

legal and ethical considerations relevant to allied health:

codes of practice for work in occupational therapy

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

duty of care

discrimination

human rights

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations including when and how to provide feedback about client

work health and safety (WHS):

manual handling including identification and control of manual task risk factors