AIMS
To provide effective support to people living in their own homes, whilst promoting their independence
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand what Person-Centred Care is
- Know how to implement and progress Care Plans
- Understand the importance of Privacy and Dignity
- Know how to promote Privacy, Dignity, and Independence
- Understand Hazards, Risks and Near Misses
- Be aware of the documentation needed for reporting risks
- Understand barriers to communication and recognise ways to overcome them
- Understand the importance of communicating with dignity
- Be able to use active listening techniques
- Understand the rules for information sharing and confidentiality
- Recognise some signs of escalation
- Know some de-escalation techniques
- Be able to demonstrate and observe basic stretching and strengthening exercises
- Be able to demonstrate and observe basic personal care and cooking techniques
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Person-Centred Care
- What is Person-Centred Care?
- Implementing and Progressing Care Plans
Communication
- Barriers to Communication
- Overcoming Barriers
- Different Ways to Communicate
- Active Listening
- Information Sharing and Confidentiality
Privacy and Dignity
- What are Privacy and Dignity?
- Personal Space
- Informed Choices
- Promoting and Supporting Independence
Aggression and De-escalation
- De-escalation Techniques
- Positive Behaviour Support
Equality and Diversity
- Responsibilities
Risk Assessment
- Social Communication
- Social Interaction and Rules
- Social Imagination
Practical Competencies / Assessment – Exercise and Mobility
- Chair Stretches
- Standing Exercises
- Indoor Mobility
- Stairs
Restrictive/Repetitive or Self-Regulating Behaviours
- Hazards, Risks and Near Misses
- Risks of Existing Conditions
- Reporting risks
- Documentation
Practical Competencies / Assessment – OT Programmes
- Bathing
- Washing and Dressing
- Transfers
- Simple Hot Food and Drinks
- Using a Microwave
