SG00007010: Infection Prevention/Control and Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care Skillset
This skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support for basic client care for a range of roles and purposes required within the aged care and disability support sectors. The support provided in client care will be predominantly non-direct, with some basic direct client care, to maintain the safety of both the learner and client in care.
Introduction:
Target Audience:
This skill set is for individuals who use introductory care practices within an aged care or disability support environment. Candidates who complete this skill set would be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to undertake job tasks such as.
- Complete reporting and documentation
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Follow safe work practices for manual handling
- Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
- Reflect on own safe work practices
- Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards