Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAHA004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support client independence and community participation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHA004 - Support client independence and community participation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with clients in their home and community to facilitate rehabilitation goals through supporting independence in daily living and optimising community access and participation in the context of a rehabilitation plan. This unit applies to workers in the community and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a health professional.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

All aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to being demonstrated in the workplace under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect, remote) as determined by the health professional.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including rehabilitation plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan

modelling of industry operating conditions and contingencies, including provision of services to real people

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify the relevance of independence and community participation to rehabilitation goals

1.1 Clarify rehabilitation plan details with the supervising health professional

1.2 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

1.3 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

1.4 Participate in rehabilitation planning, involving the supervising health professional and client, to provide adequate and appropriate resources to promote independence

1.5 Clarify with the supervising health professional concerns about client safety in relation to community access and daily living activities

2. Promote client independence and community participation

2.1 Identify all support and/or services provided to the client in conjunction with the health team

2.2 Assist client to determine strategies which supports progression towards identified rehabilitation goals

2.3 Promote benefits of daily living activities and community participation in the terms of the client’s rehabilitation goals

2.4 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

2.5 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

3. Assist with client independence and community participation

3.1 Recognise client concerns about participating in daily living activities and community access

3.2 Work with the client to develop strategies to overcome client concerns, under the supervision of the health professional

3.3 Identify any aides, appliances, modifications or other services and/or supports that might be required to facilitate client and discuss with supervising health professional

3.4 Provide information and support to facilitate interest and desire to use any aides, appliances and modifications in a safe and effective way

4. Monitor impact of increased client independence and community participation on rehabilitation goals

4.1 Monitor outcomes that indicate involvement in daily living activity and community participation is supporting the rehabilitation goals

4.2 Identify any negative impacts and report to supervising health professional

4.3 Recognise medical issues and risk factors related to activities of daily living

4.4 Recognise wellness and medical issues prior to providing support

4.5 Apply strategies to involve the client in the monitoring and evaluation process

4.6 Provide client with regular feedback of progress

4.7 Work with the client to self monitor progress

5. Document client information

5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements

5.2 Provide regular feedback to the client’s care team, including positive impact on the client

5.3 Use appropriate terminology and format to document the client’s progress, including any barriers or challenges to the rehabilitation plan

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

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify the relevance of independence and community participation to rehabilitation goals

1.1 Clarify rehabilitation plan details with the supervising health professional

1.2 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

1.3 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

1.4 Participate in rehabilitation planning, involving the supervising health professional and client, to provide adequate and appropriate resources to promote independence

1.5 Clarify with the supervising health professional concerns about client safety in relation to community access and daily living activities

2. Promote client independence and community participation

2.1 Identify all support and/or services provided to the client in conjunction with the health team

2.2 Assist client to determine strategies which supports progression towards identified rehabilitation goals

2.3 Promote benefits of daily living activities and community participation in the terms of the client’s rehabilitation goals

2.4 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

2.5 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

3. Assist with client independence and community participation

3.1 Recognise client concerns about participating in daily living activities and community access

3.2 Work with the client to develop strategies to overcome client concerns, under the supervision of the health professional

3.3 Identify any aides, appliances, modifications or other services and/or supports that might be required to facilitate client and discuss with supervising health professional

3.4 Provide information and support to facilitate interest and desire to use any aides, appliances and modifications in a safe and effective way

4. Monitor impact of increased client independence and community participation on rehabilitation goals

4.1 Monitor outcomes that indicate involvement in daily living activity and community participation is supporting the rehabilitation goals

4.2 Identify any negative impacts and report to supervising health professional

4.3 Recognise medical issues and risk factors related to activities of daily living

4.4 Recognise wellness and medical issues prior to providing support

4.5 Apply strategies to involve the client in the monitoring and evaluation process

4.6 Provide client with regular feedback of progress

4.7 Work with the client to self monitor progress

5. Document client information

5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements

5.2 Provide regular feedback to the client’s care team, including positive impact on the client

5.3 Use appropriate terminology and format to document the client’s progress, including any barriers or challenges to the rehabilitation plan

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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