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Support relationships with carers and families

Support relationships with carers and families

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS025
State Code
AVC54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work positively with the carers and families of people using the service based on an understanding of their support needs.This unit applies to workers across a range of community services 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. Include carers and family members as part of the support team
  • 1.1 Assess and acknowledge the role and importance of carers and family members for the person
  • 1.2 Work in a manner that recognises and supports carer’s relationship with, and knowledge about, the person with support needs
  • 1.3 Identify the knowledge and skills of the carer that complement the role of the worker
  • 1.4 Involve carers and families in the design and delivery of the person’s support services
2. Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship
  • 2.1 Assess potential risks of change to the care relationship including any potential physical and psychological harm to carers and the person
  • 2.2 Support the person, carer and family to identify and use strategies that maximise positive aspects of change and transition
  • 2.3 Support carers, families and friends to maximise ongoing support and involvement in the life of the person
3. Monitor and promote carer rights, health and well being
  • 3.1 Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the carer, as well as the person with support needs
  • 3.2 Identify and respond to the need for services required by the carer to support the care relationship with the person
  • 3.3 Identify and respond to issues that may impact on the physical and emotional health and well being of the carer
  • 3.4 Provide carers and families with information about carer support services
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2577 CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families Unit of competency
D8575 CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH37 CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family Unit of competency