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Richard avatar

Hi how's everybody? any one could help me. I am a current student taking a Activity Assistant course here in Canada. anyone could help me how to do Resource Manual Outlline.

thank you.

Susan avatar

Hi Richard

I am not sure exactly what you were asking

I am not sure what the resource manual is supposed to include??

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Identifying steps in an observed activity modification

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Providing an example of how an activity could be modified.

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Providing an example of why an activity was modified for safety reasons.

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5.1 Understanding the agency’s procedures for a fire drill.

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5.2 Understanding the agency’s procedures when he/she comes across an emergency situation.

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5.3 Providing examples of common safety precautions observed during an activity program.

Susan avatar

Hi Richard

I assume you want me to comment I need to of these

Steps in and observed activity modification

Observe the activity

See the residents response to the activity

Are they able to do the activity

Are they paying attention

Are they engaged in the activity

Are the residents getting along

Are the residents interacting with other residents and staff

When the activity is over do the residents seem happy

Are they talking about the activity after it is over

Are they complaining about the activity

Example of how to modify an activity

If the activity is too difficult for the residents to follow what is going on

Break it down into simpler steps

If the residents can’t see some thing make it bigger

Modified for safety reasons

Residents are eating the supplies

Use different supplies

I am sure you could see what a particular facility does during a fire drill

It depends on the facility

If there is an emergency during the activity

Above all keep the resident safe

Report the incident to the immediate supervisor and wait for instructions

Safety precautions during an activity

Make sure the area is free of clutter

Make sure there is enough space

If serving food follow of the residents diet

Wipe up spills as they occur

Hi Richard there are probably more but that’s all I could think of at the moment

Let me know if you need more detail

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thank you so much susan. i wish i received your comment before i submitted my assignments. it is a great idea. i already did and submitted my assignment and i got 100% thank you.

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Reflection and learning are inseparable in life

Sit beside a resident who is cognitively impaired, watch and listen to them. Try to be in their space. Write about how it felt to not engage with the individual, and just to be present.

Now think of something to do with them that you think will bring them comfort. Engage with the person. Write about the engagement and how it felt. Consider what was surprising about the interaction. What did you learn about yourself from this interaction?

Susan avatar

Hi Richard

Was this your assignment

I think you know what you doing

What are your next steps

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