appropriate person. CHCAC17A Support the older person to maintain their independence Element 1 – Support the older person with their instrumental activities of living Provide a letter from your supervisor in support of your ability to: Yes No assist or arrange for an older person to participate in activities of choice encourage older people to access the most appropriate services for their needs describe the services of your organisation identify the most appropriate service/s for an older person, and encourage the person to use those services support an older person to maintain their independence by observing and reporting any changes in that person’s ability to carry out activities of daily living. Element 2 – Recognise and report changes in an older person’s ability to undertake instrumental activities of living Suggestions for evidence include: Yes No examples or descriptions of how you have monitored and reported any changes in an older person’s ability to maintain their independence or participate in activities of daily living. Provide a letter from your supervisor in support of your ability to: Yes No observe, monitor and report changes in an older person’s ability to live independently and participate in activities of choice. Element 3 – Support the older person to maintain an environment that maximises independence, safety and security Suggestions for evidence include: Yes No examples of how you assist an older person to maintain a safe and healthy home environment examples of when you have reported unsafe aspects in and around an older person’s home, eg completed hazard report forms or incident/accident report forms.
Page intentionally blank Task 5 – Assist with group activities/outings Unit of Competency Element of Competency CHCAC1C Provide support to an older person 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of ageing. 2. Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with older people.
Page intentionally blank CHCAC1C Provide support to an older person Candidate’s name Third party evidence provided by Relationship to candidate Evidence collected Interview at the workplace Interview on the telephone Interview conducted by Instructions As part of the assessment for the unit of competency listed above, evidence is sought to support a judgement about the candidate’s competence. A letter of support from the organisation validating a range of tasks that the candidate has successfully completed would be useful in identifying competency. Does the candidate consistently: Yes No treat older people with respect, taking into account their wishes, preferences and choices while helping them to identify their own needs and circumstances? demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of the ageing process on clients’ ability to meet their emotional and psychological needs? recognise and accommodate clients’ interests, life activities and individual differences when negotiating and delivering services?
Candidate’s name Third party evidence provided by Relationship to candidate Evidence collected Interview at the workplace Interview on the telephone Interview conducted by Instructions As part of the assessment for the unit of competency listed above, evidence is sought to support a judgement about the candidate’s competence. A letter of support from the organisation validating a range of tasks that the candidate has successfully completed would be useful in identifying competency. Does the candidate consistently: Yes No physically demonstrate the ability to perform personal care tasks? demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of ageing in supporting/assisting the older person to meet their personal care? acknowledge the older person’s abilities and preferences when delivering services, and follow organisational policies, protocols and procedures? employ strategies for minimising risks for older people and people with disabilities? liaise and report appropriately to supervisor and/or health professionals? Comments Supervisor’s signature Date Assessor’s signature Date