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Provide primary residential care

Provide primary residential care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT009
State Code
WG810
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
07/02/2014
Field of Education
090511 - Residential Client Care
Original Release Date
07/02/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide for the care and support of clients in residential care and assist their transition from primary/residential care.This unit applies to work in a range of community service contexts.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. Outline terms of placement with client in care
  • 1.1 Clearly explain what the client can expect from their placement, including the opportunities the placement presents and strategies for maximising benefits of the placement
  • 1.2 Explain rules and consequences for behaviour and, where relevant, negotiate with client in ways that are understandable and culturally appropriate
  • 1.3 Clarify boundaries of confidentiality with client
  • 1.4 Use appropriate communication processes to resolve issues, review placement progress and explain external and internal grievance procedures
  • 1.5 Explore and clarify understanding of client rights and expectations about direct care
  • 1.6 Complete and maintain all relevant documentation in accordance with organisation procedures
2. Provide/mobilise domestic support
  • 2.1 Address and negotiate ways to provide for client’s daily needs
  • 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 and consumables
3. Provide for client education, support and development
  • 3.1 Establish appropriate relationship with client to maximise access to development opportunities and participation in a range of services
  • 3.2 Assist client to identify and implement appropriate goals, strategies and activities to enhance their move to autonomy and self-empowerment
  • 3.3 Implement a range of approaches to life-skills training, including provision of positive role models to ensure client’s specific needs are addressed
  • 3.4 Make appropriate arrangements to support client in care to attend school or to undertake relevant vocational training and/or employment
  • 3.5 Negotiate appropriate processes for provision of health care education with relevant referral agency/organisation/department to ensure their delivery
  • 3.6 Agree on appropriate processes with client and relevant personnel to ensure client access to a range of emotional, social and physical support mechanisms
4. Contribute to reintegration of client
  • 4.1 Negotiate required 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
WC977 CHCPROT409E Provide primary residential care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL90 CHCPRT033 Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J591 CHC40313 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification
J592 CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Qualification