Curriculum area What the learner covers Healthcare housekeeping & hygiene Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic care environment Client dietary support Nutrition, meal preparation and feeding assistance Psychosocial support Emotional, social and psychological support Home-based care procedures Basic personal and client care Patient/client safety Safe movement, positioning and handling Communication Communicating with clients, families and healthcare professionals Infection prevention and control Hygiene and prevention of healthcare-associated infections Basic health observation Observing changes in a client's condition and reporting appropriately Professional conduct Ethics, confidentiality, dignity and respectful care Practical/industry training Applying the competencies in a real care environment .