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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes
  2. Work within a multidisciplinary team
  3. Provide holistic support to clients within the context of the rehabilitation plan
  4. Address risk identification, hygiene and infection control issues in home care and community settings
  5. 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:

facilitated involvement and participation of 3 clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, in the rehabilitation process 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


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:

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

the importance and practice of participation, social justice and equity

values and philosophies of community rehabilitation in practice

different frameworks, approaches and models of community rehabilitation

cross cultural issues in a community rehabilitation context

community advocacy groups

importance of principles and practices to enhance sustainability in the workplace, including environmental, economic, workforce and social sustainability

international classification of functioning, disability and health

organisation policy and procedures in relation to:

infection control

PPE

risk assessment and risk management associated with working in client homes and the community

legal and ethical considerations relevant to allied health:

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

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

medico-legal and legal implications of working outside the plans, specifically treatment style plan