1B Support engagement of family, carers or relevant other in skills assessment

To be effective in the role, a support worker must recognise their limitations and understand the scope of the job role. As a support worker, your role in the assessment process is mainly to observe changes in the skill levels or status of the person in your care and to report this so a full assessment can be undertaken by the relevant health professional.

Where you are asked to participate in or conduct a review, you may need to seek the assistance or advice of a qualified expert in a particular field. You may accompany the relevant expert to conduct the review or perhaps work from a checklist or assessment tool that they provide. Your initial review would be referred to the relevant health professional to review your findings.