Care Assistance
Provide care, assistance and training in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Care Services
Levels
Provide care and assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Prepare tools and equipment to assist clients’ ADLs accordance with care plans
Explain clearly to client the ADLs to be conducted using effective communication skills
Take appropriate actions to ensure client’s privacy and dignity is protected
Prepare client for ADLs
Carry out the ADLs in accordance with established organisational procedures
Dispose waste in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements and guidelines
Respond to emergencies according to organisational SOPs
Report abnormalities to supervisors
Provide active support and assistance to clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Provide active support and assistance to client in accordance with their care plans
Explain the scope of the service to be provided to the client or caregiver
Monitor the client, activities and environment to identify increased need for support and assistance with ADLs
Maintain client documents according to organisational reporting and documentation standards
Liaise with social service or healthcare professionals on supporting the client’s adherence to the care plans
Break down respective ADLs into steps for training
Track the progress of clients
Educate clients on life skills, hygiene skills and appropriate boundaries
Assess severity of abnormalities and determine appropriate course of action
Apply contingency management skills in the event of emergencies according to organisational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Supervise Care staff in providing care and assistance
Understand the sources of training required for care staff to enhance staff’s capabilities
Define roles, responsibilities and relationships of care staff within the team
Monitor care staff’s performance of tasks in relation to client’s care plan
Review the client’s commitment to the strategies and goals in the care plans with social service and/or healthcare professionals
Contribute to the development of care plans