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Care for the home environment of clients

Care for the home environment of clients

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCSD307C
State Code
D8539
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
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake the efficient and effective maintenance of a client's domestic living environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain correct information regarding client and their environmental needs
  • 1.1 Obtain client information and requirements for the home care or domestic assistance plan from supervisor or coordinator
  • 1.2 Contact client and negotiate an appropriate time for service
  • 1.3 Record details of visit/service as required
2. Provide information for client
  • 2.1 Inform client of care or assistance to be provided
  • 2.2 Inform client of limitations to service provision where required
  • 2.3 Maintain client confidentiality
3. Monitor and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Check equipment regularly to identify service, repair or replacement needs
  • 3.2 Refer to manufactures guidelines/instructions for equipment where appropriate
  • 3.3 Arrange/report service and/or repairs
4. Implement home care or domestic assistance plan
  • 4.1 Select appropriate equipment to undertake the required home care or domestic assistance tasks
  • 4.2 Undertake tasks in a systematic sequence to ensure that the outcomes of the home care or assistance plan are met
  • 4.3 Clean and store equipment in an orderly manner as required after tasks are completed
  • 4.4 Follow relevant document procedures/criteria
  • 4.5 Provide feedback regarding service to supervisor or coordinator according to established procedures
5. Maintain a safe and hygienic home environment for clients
  • 5.1 Follow OHS guidelines in implementing the home care or assistance plan to avoid safety hazards for self and clients
  • 5.2 Maintain established standards of hygiene for self and clients when implementing the home care or assistance plan
  • 5.3 Follow established procedures for infection control where required when implementing the home care or assistance plan
6. Monitor client service
  • 6.1 Obtain feedback from client to determine that procedure/service is satisfactory
  • 6.2 Seek advice from appropriate sources to maintain best practice service delivery to clients
  • 6.3 Address performance issues to maintain the agreed standard of service delivery
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C4965 HLTCSD7A Care for home environment of clients Unit of competency
C9145 HLTCSD307B Care for the home environment of clients Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD097 HLTCSD307D Care for the home environment of clients Unit of competency
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