Client Assessment in Therapy Support
Provide support to therapists in performing client assessments
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Patient Care
Levels
Assist therapists in performing routine client assessments
Apply effective communication techniques
Check that all therapy equipment are in good working condition and all materials are ready and available for use
Dispose waste materials in accordance with organisational procedures
Apply infection control practices for self, environment and equipment
Perform selected client assessment tasks as instructed and guided by the therapists
Conduct assessments as instructed by therapists
Report unexpected client responses or issues that arise or are observed during or after the assessments to therapists
Set up the physical environment and equipment in accordance with safety and organisational procedures
Assist to move or transfer clients safely
Provide support and supervision to therapy support students and assistants
Assist to provide input for documentation on client assessments
Give feedback to support learning
Supervise therapy support students and therapy assistants in assigned clinical areas