Learn the knowledge and skills to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
We have no PUBLIC Training running at present. Courses are only available on an in-house basis for companies looking to upskill their staff.
The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment by completing a Care Skills Healthcare training module.
On course completion learners will be able to:
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Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care
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Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
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Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
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Discuss the prevention of pressure sores
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Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
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Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients
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Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
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Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
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Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
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Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
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Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
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Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care
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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
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Report changes in the client’s condition to the relevant Supervisor
- Complete client documentation where appropriate
All Care Skills learning outcomes must be assessed:
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Assignment 40% – An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included. An assignment is usually of short duration and may be carried out over a specified period of time. There are two assignments
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Skills Demonstration 60% – A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills
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Grading:
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Pass 50% – 64%
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Merit 65% – 79%
- Distinction 80% – 100%
Transfer
Successful completion of this Care Skills component award enables the learner to transfer to programmes leading to other certificates where this component is a mandatory or an elective requirement.