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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support

Instructions to Assessor:

All students must have observations/demonstrations completed for this unit of competency.  The student must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

Completing the Workplace Observation Record

The workplace observation record must be completed in full.  Students are required to provide de-identified information on the clients who they have supported and their needs.  

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

  • provide personal support to people with individualised plans, using aids and equipment including devices used by the person, to undertake each of the following in the workplace on three occasions, with simulation to occur prior to being assessed in the workplace, as described in the assessment conditions:
  • dressing, undressing and grooming
  • eating and drinking using required mealtime assistance techniques and equipment, ensuring client has physical access
  • oral hygiene
  • showering
  • toileting and the use of continence aids
  • using slide sheets, hoists, slings and lifters
  • transferring a person between bed and chair
  • transferring a person from seated to standing
  • provide personal support to people with individualised plans, using aids and equipment including devices used by the person, to undertake each of the following in a simulated workplace on two occasions:
  • bed bathing
  • shaving
  • transferring a person in and out of car
  • falls recovery and
  • assisting a person to take pre-packaged medication
  • when performing the above tasks:
  • confirm support requirements and preferences with the person, their family, carer or others identified by the person
  • perform risk assessment and engage additional assistance as required
  • prepare required equipment, aids and appliances according to the individualised plan
  • provide support in a manner that upholds the rights and dignity of the person and considers duty of care and dignity of risk
  • monitor support in collaboration with the person, confirming any requirements for change and reporting or referring according to organisational policies and procedures
  • complete required documentation and reporting according to organisational policies and procedures.