Unit of competency Outline

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Provide primary residential care

Provide primary residential care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT409E
State Code
WC977
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2012
Field of Education
090511 - Residential Client Care
Original Release Date
17/07/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide for care and support of clients and assist their transition from primary/residential care
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Outline terms of placement with client in care
  • 1.1 Where appropriate, clearly explain to clients what they can expect from the placement; philosophies, values and rules operating; opportunities within the placement, and strategies for maximising benefits of the placement
  • 1.2 Clarify boundaries of confidentiality with client
  • 1.3 Use appropriate language and approach to communicate processes to resolve issues and review placement and external and internal grievance procedures
  • 1.4 Explore and clarify understanding of client rights and expectations about direct care
  • 1.5 Explain rules and consequences for behaviour, and where appropriate negotiate with client in ways that are understandable and culturally appropriate
  • 1.6 Complete and maintain all relevant documentation in accordance with organisation procedures
2. Provide/mobilise domestic support
  • 2.1 Provide ways of addressing daily needs and negotiate with client
  • 2.2 Implement all appropriate procedures to ensure the environment is clean, healthy and safe
  • 2.3 Negotiate appropriate strategies for continued use, maintenance and/or disposal of client's personal possessions
3. Provide for client education, support and development
  • 3.1 Implement a range of approaches to life skills training, including provision of positive role models to ensure client's specific needs are addressed
  • 3.2 Assist client to identify and implement appropriate goals, strategies and activities to enhance their move to autonomy and self empowerment
  • 3.3 Make appropriate arrangements to support client in care to undertake relevant vocational training and/or employment
  • 3.4 Negotiate appropriate processes for provision of health care education with relevant referral agency/organisation/department to ensure their delivery
  • 3.5 Negotiate appropriate processes with client and relevant personnel to ensure client access to a range of emotional, social and physical support mechanisms
  • 3.6 Establish appropriate relationship with client to maximise access to development opportunities and participation in a range of services
4. Contribute to reintegration of client
  • 4.1 Negotiate planning for resources, services and ongoing support with client and significant others to ensure resettlement needs are assessed and addressed
  • 4.2 Arrange with relevant parties for client to participate in employment, counselling, education and accommodation as appropriate
  • 4.3 Undertake all relevant available activities, designed to assist a successful transition from care
  • 4.4 Negotiate with all relevant parties to identify appropriate levels of contact with client, once out of care
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2686 CHCPROT409D Provide primary residential care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG810 CHCPRT009 Provide primary residential care Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D284 CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work Qualification