CHCPAS004 — Provide pastoral and spiritual care

1 Identify ethical, spiritual and pastoral issues requiring support.

• 1.1Monitor the mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of people and community groups.
• 1.2Consult with the people and community groups to determine specific issues.
• 1.3Research issues and analyse to determine the needs of people and community groups.
• 1.4Analyse the situation of people and community groups to identify any immediate pastoral and spiritual care requirements.
• 1.5Liaise with supervisor and coordinating authority to develop a support plan.

2 Provide individual and community support.

• 2.1Establish a trusting and respectful interpersonal relationship with the person.
• 2.2Provide opportunity for the person to explore and discuss significant life events and attitudes.
• 2.3Provide meaningful ritual, symbol and action relevant to the person and their rights and needs.
• 2.4Provide support to significant others including family members and carers.
• 2.5Collaborate with person’s support networks, community or faith group for ongoing involvement and support.
• 2.6Assist other carers and community members to understand the role of pastoral and spiritual care workers.
• 2.7Engage in pastoral, ethical and spiritual discussions with people and community groups.
• 2.8Provide pastoral and spiritual support in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and ethical and moral guidelines.
• 2.9Identify issues beyond scope of role and escalate and refer according to organisational policies and procedures.

3 Review and reflect on pastoral and spiritual care.

• 3.1Review provision of support according to organisational standards, policies and procedures.
• 3.2Evaluate need for additional support and discuss with supervisor.
• 3.3Reflect on own performance and identify ways to improve own practice.

4 Participate in professional supervision.

• 4.1Give and receive feedback constructively and positively during supervision.
• 4.2Act on feedback in collaboration with supervisor and mentor.
• 4.3Seek advice on potential areas for personal and professional development.

5 Maintain records.

• 5.1Document a pastoral and spiritual care report according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 5.2Maintain records according to organisational policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CHCPAS004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCPAS004 needs to address all 32 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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