CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care

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Unit code: CHCAGE013 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Sunshine
Werribee
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an aged care work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in an aged care sector context.This unit applies to individuals who work with older people in a range of community services and health contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct, indirect or remote supervision.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • undertake work providing care to at least one person in an aged care work context that involves each of the following on at least one occasion:
  • person-centred communication
  • identifying tasks from individualised plan
  • recognising scope of own job role and referrals
  • complying with professional conduct requirements
  • recognising and reporting signs of abuse
  • seeking consent for care activities
  • working with inter-disciplinary team members
  • engaging with people and organisation using technology
  • completing workplace reports and checklists
  • maintenance and storage of workplace information
  • meeting privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • support practices:
  • person-centred approaches including upholding autonomy, supporting the person to exercise choice and the person’s right to self-determination
  • duty of care
  • dignity of risk
  • risk areas for abuse and systemic issues
  • types of abuse
  • delegation and supervision requirements by health professionals including nurses
  • legal and human rights frameworks:
  • role of safeguarding bodies
  • role of national and State/Territory legislation
  • role of Office of the Health Ombudsman
  • mandatory reporting
  • privacy and confidentiality of information
  • concepts of consent:

    informed
    un-informed

  • industry standards and industry standards body relevant to aged care services
  • attitudes and stereotypes:
  • paternalism
  • ageism
  • stigma
  • common misconceptions
  • dangers of values judgements regarding perceived quality of life
  • key philosophies and concepts:
  • person-centred approaches
  • contemporary view of aged care
  • difference between care and support
  • empowerment of the person receiving care
  • social role valorisation
  • risks associated with segregating and congregating older people
  • industry context:
  • job roles in the aged care sector and scope of practice
  • reporting lines and delegations including working under supervision
  • roles of interdisciplinary team members
  • key organisations within the sector
  • funding and accreditation systems
  • cultural diversity, the cultural competency requirement of the role and respect for differences
  • key issues facing aged care and community support in Australia
  • psychosocial disability:
  • impact on the person’s life
  • differences between psychosocial disability and mental health
  • episodic nature and additional or alternate supports that may be required during different periods
  • ways in which psychosocial disability interacts with other disabilities
  • individualised plans including purpose and key contents
  • current terminology used in aged care
  • risk assessment framework in terms of:
  • personal care worker role
  • working in a person’s home
  • assisting a person to engage outside of their regular setting
  • planning an activity
    medication safety
  • restrictive practices:
  • types of restrictive practices
  • parameters for use.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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