ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Maintain a clean and hygienic environment

1.1 Ensure cleaning occurs as an ongoing process as per recognised state/ territory regulations and requirements

1.2 Use appropriate cleaning agents as per recognised state/ territory regulations and requirements

1.3 Follow standard precautions for infection control

1.4 Adequately maintain ventilation, lighting and heating/cooling

1.5 Adhere to personal hygiene/health procedures as per recognised state/ territory regulations and requirements

1.6 Ensure beds and bedding conform to health, hygiene and safety requirements as relevant

1.7 Ensure food preparation, handling, storage and serving areas comply with recognised state/ territory food safety and handling requirements

2. Recognise and respond to signs of potential illness

2.1 Report signs of potential illness

2.2 Seek medical assistance as necessary according to policies and procedures

2.3 Inform child's parents as soon as possible

2.4 Separate child from other children as required and as practicable

2.5 Comfort and settle child

2.6 Identify, manage and monitor food allergies and medical food conditions such as coeliac disease and diabetes

3. Provide a safe environment

3.1 Implement sun protection procedures

3.2 Ensure tools, equipment, toys and games are appropriate to the age of the child

3.3 Select, check and maintain equipment to ensure safety

3.4 Set up the environment to ensure safety

3.5 Check area for hazards and implement risk reduction strategies

3.6 Ensure fire exits are kept unobstructed

3.7 Ensure disposal of waste materials occurs in a safe and hygienic way

3.8 Ensure cleaning materials are stored safely

3.9 Implement infection control procedures where required

3.10 Ensure adequate food and drinks are served appropriate to age and developmental status

4. Supervise the safety of children

4.1 Supervise children in accordance with legal requirements and regulations

4.2 Explain rules for safe play to children and implement them

4.3 Maintain direct contact with individuals/group

4.4 Identify potential injury hazards andrisks and take action to minimise/reduce risk

4.5 Explain hazards and potential hazards in the environment to children

4.6 Discuss emergencies and practise evacuation procedures with children

4.7 Use supervision as an opportunity to interact with children

4.8 Record and report accidents and incidents in accordance with organisation guidelines

4.9 Ensure age-appropriate provisions are made for children to be seated and supervised at meal and snack times

5. Travel with children safely

5.1 Implementprocedures for safety on excursions

5.2 Supervise children as closely as required for their ages, abilities, the contexts

5.3 Monitor children's behaviour during travel and reinforce safe, appropriate behaviour

5.4 Instruct/remind children to follow relevant legal requirements

5.5 Identify risk situations and develop and implement strategies to minimise risk

5.6 Observe potential hazards and develop strategies to increase safety

5.7 Implement set procedures to ensure all children are accounted for

6. Administer medication within guidelines

6.1 Administer medication according to organisation policies and legislative requirements

6.2 Store medication according to requirements

6.3 Check medication for name, instructions and use by date

6.4 Document all medication administration in accordance with requirements

7. Manage and respond to allergy/anaphylaxis

7.1 Identify and recognise signs, symptoms and key characteristics of allergy/anaphylaxis

7.2 Apply organisation risk management strategies for children with allergy/ anaphylaxis

7.3 Administer medication for anaphylaxis according to organisation policies and legislative requirements