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Work effectively in community rehabilitation

Work effectively in community rehabilitation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCR401B
State Code
D5831
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work with clients to support rehabilitation within the community
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within the context of community rehabilitation
  • 1.1 Apply knowledge and implications of values and philosophies of community rehabilitation in practice
  • 1.2 Identify implications of working in communities (rather than in institutions)
  • 1.3 Identify principles and applications of a range of different frameworks, approaches and models
  • 1.4 Identify and adhere to job function boundaries in community rehabilitation, including work delegated by the health professional
2. Work within a multidisciplinary team
  • 2.1 Identify the roles of health professionals within the multidisciplinary team
  • 2.2 Identify the range of support inputs required for the client's rehabilitation, relevant to own role and responsibilities
  • 2.3 In collaboration with the supervising health professional, identify the range of supervisory requirements associated with supporting the implementation of a client's rehabilitation plan
  • 2.4 Clarify the nature of supervisory relationships with all professional workers
  • 2.5 Clarify additional people to be included in communication about the implementation of a client's rehabilitation plan
  • 2.6 Provide feedback to relevant others according to the rehabilitation plan, including observation of client status and progress and feedback provided by the client/significant others
3. Provide holistic support to clients within the context of the rehabilitation plan
  • 3.1 Identify the range of service inputs required to support a client's rehabilitation plan
  • 3.2 Identify the interrelationship between a range of service inputs and other supports
  • 3.3 Identify additional client requirements outside the rehabilitation plan and discuss with the supervising health professional
  • 3.4 Provide client with information to meet educational needs, according to the rehabilitation plan
  • 3.5 Engage professional interpreters when required to support cultural and linguistic diversity
4. Address risk identification, hygiene and infection control issues in home care and community settings
  • 4.1 Identify risks associated with working with the client in their home and community in accordance with local safety protocols
  • 4.2 Develop and implement risk management plan in consultation with the supervising health professional and in conjunction with the client and in accordance with local protocols and procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain personal hygiene and dress standard according to infection control and organisation requirements
  • 4.4 Wear personal protective equipment correctly according to organisation requirements
  • 4.5 Safely dispose of infectious and/or hazardous waste material according to waste management policy and procedures
  • 4.6 Report or initiate action within own area of responsibility, to redress any potential workplace hazards
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
  • 5.3 Use appropriate terminology and format to document the client's progress, including any barriers or challenges to the rehabilitation plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA854 HLTCR401A Work effectively in community rehabilitation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD087 HLTCR401C Work effectively in community rehabilitation Unit of competency
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