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Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW014
State Code
WG665
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/02/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
20/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge required by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to support the health of Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Support may be provided to Elders living at home, in residential aged-care facilities, or in community organisations providing health care specifically for the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.This unit applies to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working as part, and under the supervision, of a multidisciplinary primary health care team to provide a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote healthy lifestyle practices for Elders
  • 1.1 Identify strategies that support Elders to adopt healthy lifestyle practices
  • 1.2 Promote social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of Elders in the community
  • 1.3 Respect, recognise and accommodate Elders’ interests and life activities when delivering services
  • 1.4 Assist Elders to maintain social, cultural and spiritual connectedness with their community
2. Provide information to Elders on changes associated with ageing
  • 2.1 Identify common problems associated with ageing and in particular for people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
  • 2.2 Provide information on physical changes associated with ageing
  • 2.3 Assist Elders to recognise impact that changes associated with ageing may have on daily activities
  • 2.4 Communicate situations of risk or potential risk associated with ageing
3. Support the rights and interests of Elders
  • 3.1 Encourage and support the Elder and/or their advocate(s) to be aware of their rights and responsibilities
  • 3.2 Conduct work in a way that demonstrates a commitment to access and equity principles
  • 3.3 Adopt strategies to empower the Elder and/or their advocate(s) in regard to their service requirements
  • 3.4 Provide information to the Elder and/or their advocate(s) to facilitate choice in their decision-making
  • 3.5 Recognise and report to appropriate person when an Elder’s rights are not being upheld
  • 3.6 Provide information to the Elder and/or their advocate(s) regarding mechanisms for lodging complaints
  • 3.7 Identify indicators of Elder abuse and respond appropriately in line with organisation policies and procedures
4. Support Elders who are experiencing loss and grief
  • 4.1 Recognise signs that the Elder is experiencing grief and report to appropriate person
  • 4.2 Use culturally appropriate and safe communication strategies when an Elder is expressing their fears and other emotions associated with loss and grief
  • 4.3 Provide the Elder and/or their support network with information regarding relevant support services as required
  • 4.4 Provide ongoing support and follow-up for the Elder
  • 4.5 Recognise and seek appropriate assistance when debriefing services are required
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO60 HLTAHCS012 Provide support to older clients Unit of competency