CHCCCS043 — Support positive mealtime experiences

1 Provide positive mealtime experience.

• 1.1Consult and collaborate with the person to determine their needs and preferences in regard to the mealtime experience.
• 1.2Prepare dining environment to support a positive mealtime experience.
• 1.3Select utensils and equipment according to individualised plan and place in required position.
• 1.4Position the person for meal consumption.
• 1.5Present food to enhance mealtime experiences.
• 1.6Support people to eat and drink according to their needs and preferences and the individualised plan.
• 1.7Recognise and report changes in the person’s mealtime behaviour, according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 1.8Recognise mealtime issues outside scope of job role and refer to supervisor.

2 Improve mealtime experience.

• 2.1Observe and communicate with people to gather information about mealtime experience satisfaction.
• 2.2Recognise and report mealtime issues and opportunities for improvement, according to organisational reporting policies and procedures.

3 Implement food safety processes during mealtimes.

• 3.1Ensure personal hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) meet infection control requirements.
• 3.2Report personal health conditions that impact on food preparation and service and take action according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 3.3Recognise and report hygiene and food hazards that may negatively affect health and safety of self or others, according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 3.4Maintain mealtime areas in a hygienic condition and report cleaning, sanitising and maintenance requirements according to organisational policies and procedures and work health and safety standards.
• 3.5Handle food hygienically and in accordance with organisational and regulated food safety procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CHCCCS043 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCCCS043 needs to address all 90 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 74 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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