Expand+The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

1 Identify relevant groups of people in need of ...

Hide-The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.

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.