The Importance of Client Assessment in Residential Care

The Importance of Client Assessment in Residential Care
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Hi,

I have a question. Why is it important that information regarding a client is gathered from a variety of sources.

Thank you

Susan avatar

Hi Mary

You try to use it as many services as possible to get a complete picture of what that person is like

Sometimes you will only have unlimited number of options so you do the best you can

Mercy Peter  avatar

Identification of the Activity including consultation with the client.

Details of planning materials / resources needed.

Details of effective communication with other personnel, supervisor, and other team members

Give an account of how the activity was carried out.

• Discuss how you demonstrated best practice that enhanced the client's independence and dignity, empowered the clients. Included all clients in the activity.

An awareness of safety and best practice throughout the activity.

Brief discussion how you maintained a safe and hygienic environment for the clients from start to finishing the activity.

An evaluation of the impact that the activity had on the client.

◦ How do you feel it went?

◦ How did the client react to the activity?

if you were to do the activity again, what would you do differently. Help a sister please.

Susan avatar

Hi Mercy

This sounds like a class assignment to me

Break it down step-by-step, and it won’t seem so overwhelming

Why not post some thing and the forum instead of comments here to get some further assistance

Let me know if you need more help

Kayan  avatar

Explain how trainees are required to handle information that is gathered from clients records.

Susan avatar

Hi Kayan

Students should never share information about a client

It is confidential

If they need to do a practice assessment for school they should use a fake name

I have never heard of doing an assessment and not using the patient’s name

Temilayo Temmy Bright avatar

While giving care to one of your clients, what are the main aspects you look for to establish a personal history of your client and what is the approach of care you will provide to meet the clients need.

2. As a care assistant, hoew would you record information and findings and how would you assist these patients ,how woulds you share this information with others e.g superior,colleague, relative and residents herselfs

Mrs Borg suffers from diabetes melitus

Susan avatar

Hi Temmy

I think this article has some good ideas as to how to establish a personal history

I would assume you are given some information about this person when they were admitted to your care

That information along with talking to the person and their family and friends if they are available you are caring for and observation you should be able to establish what you need to do

Diabetes can be serious condition depending on how bad it is

The doctors and your boss should give you some pointers about this

I assume you have a way of documenting what you have done and your observations

You can always use this tool kit

https://toolkit.goldencarers.com/plans/

Susan avatar

I think this article was written in 2015

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Hi, can you give me the year that this was published as I would like to use this page as a reference please. Thank you

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Hi I have a question why do you need to determine and confirm the client level of participation in meeting their personal care needs?

Thank you !

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The client’s stage of life, development and strengths must be assessed when engaging in support activities explain why?

i am currently studying a diploma in health and leisure

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Nikki

The short answer is that you want to provide appropriate activities for the client and this information helps you to do that

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How would you consider the care of a client how does not speak the same language as you. Address possible client needs that may be unmet. Determine any considerations for you to take to improve quality of care. I need help to answer this question.

Sally avatar

HI I have a Question describe two different appropriate referral source and the protocols that could accompany the referral process

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I'm stuck someone please help me last question to submit my unit

Organisations use procedures to standardise the processes for coordinating services for older people. What procedures would you expect to find to describe how to liaise with experts? List at least three processes that might have their own procedure.

Solange avatar

Hi, I can think of three: 1 Confidentiality 2 Complaints 3, Residents’ Rights. They all have their own Policies & Procedures. If there is a problem with any of the above expert/professional help is required.

Susan avatar

Hi Nikki

I am not sure exactly what you’re asking and I am not sure where you are from

In the US each state has organizations that help the elderly

For example there is an elder care organization a council on aging and visiting nurses which can connect elders to other services such as meals on wheels and outpatient therapy

If this is not what you’re looking for can you be a little more specific otherwise I hope this helps

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Hi there, I hope that you can help me out with my questions about the care plan.

"How would you ensure that the clients preferences are met by the services?" and give examples to support the answer.

Examples of external and internal opportunities for feedback opportunities in your role as a support worker.

Hope to hearing from you.

Regards,

Julie

Mandy avatar

Hi there I have a Q which is list 5 sources of information for individual program plan development can anyone please help? Tia Mandy

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Hello is there anyone here who could help me with this question.

I am just studying provide individualised support. I struggle with fews questions. I can't find the answer.. Can anyone help me? My questions​is

1. How would you gather information about the client, covering theirprivacy and confidentiality?

2. What type of assistance​ can you provide, to help an aged person/ person with disability, with celebration and special events?

3.Explain with examples why you needto monitor the support activities that are being implemented​ as part of a person' individualised​ plan.

Thank you very much!

Sharon  avatar

hi i need some articals on complex needs and disability i have to plan one leisure and health activity for 3 clients with complex needs of which one person with a disability can any one help or sugest a site i can use

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Where would you find a resident physical support needs profile template?

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What are three important physical capilities might the client be assessed for when developing a care plan??

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Hi, Caitlin -Elders’ physical capabilities:

Dexterity; does the client have good grip strength?

Mobility/Balance: How difficult is walking/turning around? Can he/she get up and go? Do they rely on the staff’s help?

Stamina: What is the dimension of his/her tiredness? Can they stay awake without nodding off during activities?

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doing a project an need some ideas

my question is

Explain your process for advocating on behalf of a client and keeping the client informed on progress

julie  avatar

Hi, just finished reading article, and is as i do but was good to refresh the old memory box. Thanks

Julie