CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care - ***NOW TAKING ENROLMENTS***

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

• Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
• May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people
  Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including residential and centre-based programs
• Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
• May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

Entry requirements

To gain entry into CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units from CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent):
CHCAC318A     Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A     Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411A     Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS303A    Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCPA301B     Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301A      Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Core units
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs  (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318B)
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCS400B  Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCICS401A            Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCICS402A            Facilitate individualised plans
CHCINF403D            Coordinate information systems
CHCNET404A           Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406B          Supervise work

Group A OHS electives - one unit must be selected for this qualification
One of the following OHS units must be selected for for this qualification.
HLTOHS300B           Contribute to OHS processes
CHCOHS312B           Follow safety procedures for direct care work

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in the aged care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C            Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D            Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements.  Electives may be selected from one or more groups.  Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Client support
CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCM404A            Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCOM403A         Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS417A  Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS422A  Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A  Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCICS403A            Conduct individual assessment
CHCICS404A            Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCICS405A            Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
CHCICS406A            Support client self management
CHCICS407A            Support positive lifestyle
CHCICS408A            Provide support to people with chronic disease
CHCICS409A            Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people
CHCICS410A            Support relationships with carers and families
CHCLLN403A           Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCPA402B  Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP401B  Confirm physical health status

Medication and health professional support
CHCCS305B  Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS424A  Administer and monitor medications (Note pre-requisites CHCCS305B, HLTAP301B)
CHCCS425A  Support health professional
HLTFA301C  Apply first aid
HLTFA402C  Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA301C)

Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS301B            Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS313A            Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS405A            Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCDIS409A            Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCDIS410A            Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A            Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH402A            Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH411A            Work with people with mental health issues

Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD402B          Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

Leisure and health
CHCRH401B Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
CHCRH402A Undertake leisure and health programming
CHCRH404A Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs

Information and technology
BSBINM201A           Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204A          Use business technology
CHCINF408C            Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCINF505C            Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

Team coordination and supervision
BSBMGT401A           Show leadership in the workplace
BSBWOR401A          Establish effective workplace relationships
CHCCOM403A         Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS427A  Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCS513B  Maintain an effective community sector work environment
CHCORG423B          Maintain quality service delivery
TAEDEL301A           Provide work skill instruction

Organisational support
CHCADMIN403D     Undertake administrative work
CHCNET301D           Participate in networks

Outreach work
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work

Oral health
CHCOHC303A          Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A          Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A          Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A          Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406A          Provide or assist with oral hygiene
CHCOHC407A          Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

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