How You Can Assist Your Client With Self Medication
For support workers who work in a client's home or community setting
This resource is based on realistic work situations and is targeted at support workers in a home or community setting who assit clients who self medicate.
It can be used in the induction and orientation of new staff, as a refresher, for in-house training and for learners undertaking accredited courses in the Community Services Training Package.
The resource contains a DVD and a Trainers’ Resource Kit on CD. The CD includes Trainers’ Notes on how to use this resource and Learners’ Worksheets which can be customised for your organisation.
Project developed by Fran Haarsma Productions and Community Services and Health Industry Training Board. Funded under the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
- about medication
- following workplace guidelines
- how you can assist your client with self medication
- observing clients
- when things go wrong
- report and write
- protecting yourself.
Community Services Training Package
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Individual Client Support Certificate III
- Home and Community Care
- Disability
To support the competency:
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication
The resource is also relevant to the following competencies with strong reporting and recording requirements:
CHCCOM302A Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work.
Manual Handling
Understanding Ageing
Human Movement
Healthy Bodies
Hazards and Risks
Communicate and Connect
Duty of Care
Reading, Reporting, Recording
How You Can Assist Your Client With Self Medication
Provide Assistance with Medication in Residential Aged Care
Just Like You
Safe Food
It All Adds Up
Write With Care
Get Stronger, Live Longer
Respite Helps You Find the Balance
Time For You
Balance the Care