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Undertake pastoral care work

Undertake pastoral care work

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPAS401A
State Code
D2659
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
13/06/2012
Field of Education
091703 - Religious Studies
Original Release Date
13/06/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide pastoral care
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the issue
  • 1.1 Seek information to determine the range of issues that may be affecting the client within organisation policies and procedures regarding privacy and confidentiality
  • 1.2 Assess well being and needs of the client
  • 1.3 Analyse circumstances and clarify and clearly define the issue/s
  • 1.4 Provide information on the availability of pastoral care services
  • 1.5 Determine manner of pastoral care to be provided, develop an appropriate program and discuss with client
2. Provide pastoral care
  • 2.1 Use communication skills to assist the client to identify areas of concern
  • 2.2 Define boundaries and use communication skills that will establish a trusting and respectful relationship
  • 2.3 Provide opportunity for client to disclose personal impressions and experiences
  • 2.4 Determine own capacity to meet client needs and refer to appropriate personnel or agencies if appropriate
  • 2.5 Provide pastoral care within an agreed timeframe, confidentiality requirements, and in accordance with ethical and moral guidelines
  • 2.6 Support significant others including family members where relevant and appropriate
  • 2.7 Organise the involvement of community based religious and spiritual care providers where appropriate
  • 2.8 Assist other practitioners/team members to understand the role of pastoral care workers
3. Review pastoral care
  • 3.1 Evaluate provision of pastoral care with the client
  • 3.2 Review previous support
  • 3.3 Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional support and discuss with supervisor
  • 3.4 Negotiate changes to pastoral care plan with the client
  • 3.5 Reflect on own performance and seek to improve practice
4. Maintain records
  • 4.1 Document pastoral care in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Maintain records in accordance with organisations policies and procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC969 CHCPAS401B Undertake pastoral care work Unit of competency
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