Care Skills & Care of the Older Person (Integrated)

Care of the Older Person 5N2706

Award Type Minor

Code 5N2706

Level 5

Credit Value 15

 

Title Care Skills 5N2770

Award Type Minor

Code 5N2770

Level 5

Credit Value 15

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings.

Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able to:

Care of the Older Person 5N2706

1 Discuss a range of age related issues to include healthy ageing, global and national demographic

trends, the normal physiological and psychological processes of ageing, the social impact of ageing

on older people and differing attitudes to ageing and older people

2 Analyse the roles of the health care assistant in promoting positive attitudes to ageing and of

statutory and voluntary agencies in promoting the well being of older people

3 Examine a range of concepts and practices to include preparation for retirement and the ethnic

and cultural influences on the older person

4 Explore a range of older people’s needs to include physical, social, emotional, psychological,

recreational, financial, environmental and spiritual needs

5 Summarise the role of the health care assistant in providing care for older people

6 Discuss the issues related to an older person with mental illness or dementia and of living with

chronic illness

7 Recognise the individual needs of the dying older person and their families

8 Summarise the range of the care settings for older people and the members of the healthcare

team available in each care

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Setting

9 Explore a range of specific services that are available for older people to include education,

lifelong learning, retirement/the workplace and leisure

10 Analyse current approaches towards developing quality in the provision of services for older

people and their families to include standards and quality assurance

11 Employ effective communication with the older person, their family and the multi disciplinary

team

12 Adapt care and practices to meet the needs of older people with cognitive and sensory

impairment and physical disabilities

13 Exercise duties in a way that is respectful to the person¿s body after death

14 Promote a range of aspects of care for the older person to include empowerment, advocacy,

independence, individualised care, dignity, respect, choice, self esteem and include family and carers

as partners in care

15 Give assistance in the identification of how health promotion issues can be promoted in care

settings for older people and in the provision of therapeutic interventions that will enhance the

social interactions and quality of life of the older person.

Title Care Skills 5N2770
Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able to:

1 Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care

2 Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of
people, taking into account individual variation

3 Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients

4 Discuss the prevention of pressure sores

5 Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of
patient equipment

6 Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients

7 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect,
patience and effective communication skills

8 Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy
and physiotherapy

9 Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe
disposal of soiled linen

10 Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs

11 Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling

12 Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of
clients in care

13 Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment,
aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including mobility aids, feeding aids, washing
aids, elimination aids and hoists

14 Report changes in the client’s condition to the relevant Supervisor

15 Complete client documentation where appropriate.