Course Title: Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Support the person to maintain their activities of daily living in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and the individualised behaviour support plan

1.2 Consider the person’s individual needs, strengths, capabilities and preferences when engaging in activities of daily living and routines

1.3 Identify problems with engaging or motivating the person and seek appropriate assistance

1.4 Provide a safe environment for the person conducive to positive and adaptive responses

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Recognise behaviours of concern outlined in the individualised behaviour support plan

2.2 Consider what happened before, during and after the behaviour of concern

2.3 Consider the type, frequency and triggers of the behaviour

2.4 Consider environmental factors in the context of the behaviour

2.5 Consider the person’s emotional well-being in the context of the behaviour

2.6 Consider the person’s health status in the context of the behaviour

2.7 Consider the person’s medication in the context of the behaviour

2.8 Record all observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor using terms that can be clearly understood

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Recognise the difference between appropriate and inappropriate interventions when addressing behaviours of concern

3.2 Interpret and follow behavioural support strategies

3.3 Ensure that all interventions are in line with the plan and organisation policies and procedures

3.4 Follow organisation procedures to ensure safety of the person, self and other people

3.5 Respond to critical incidents in accordance with organisation’s intervention and notification procedures

3.6 Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness in consultation with supervisor

3.7 Identify and report changes in person’s needs and behaviours in consultation with supervisor

3.8 Follow referral procedures in consultation with supervisor

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Comply with the organisation’s reporting requirements

4.2 Maintain documentation according to organisation’s requirements

Communication and skills development will happen at home, in the community and at our services. We begin this Cluster by defining  "communication" and considering the ways in which humans communicate effectively. People with disabilities may encounter difficulty in communicating  so we look to alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to ensure we can understand each other.  AAC  includes commonly used methods which may be adapted for specific needs. 

Our skills, our strengths, interests and goals enable us to live a full, interesting and empowered life. People we support will often need extra time, structures or opportunities to master those skills.  Active person centred support strategies are a valuable and dynamic way to support independence and self- autonomy.

This  continues the focus on communication but in the context of  lifelong skills development maintenance. This links with themes from across your Certificate IV studies looking at how we best support a person to live a life filled with experiences, challenges, opportunities, changes and joy.

The third unit in Cluster 4 focuses on person centred behaviour supports.  In understanding the reasons and causes of behaviours that concern us and challenge us we begin to understand how to positively address the underlying issues.  Using observation tools and methods enables workers to collect accurate evidence through which effective and person-centred behaviour support strategies can be developed. 

Effective communication enables us to understand what people are saying (however they may be saying it), empowers them to express their preferences, choices and frustrations.  It ensures that we can support them to acquire the skills they need to achieve their goals.  In turn this enriches their lives and experiences.   Increasing the quality of communication leads to improved support to self manage and have a busy life. In turn many behaviours resulting from frustration, boredom will decrease.  This workshop concludes Cluster 4 and broadens the context to consider other complex issues that impact on people's lives.