Venue:
To be decided
Unit 1 Relating to the Client
Learners should be able to:
• Facilitate diversity of lifestyles, culture and religion for clients;
• Respect and understand confidentiality and its limitations in relation to client information;
• Identify the effect of dependence on clients and carers;
• Describe the importance of client autonomy, involvement, and choice;
• Demonstrate an awareness of the individuality of the client;
• Safeguard the privacy and dignity of clients;
• Understand the care needs of clients throughout their life continuum;
• Care for the client’s property, including items such as money, valuables and personal belongings.
Unit 2 Reflection and Development
Learners should be able to:
• Explain the need for personal planning and growth;
• Identify personal strengths and areas for development as a care worker;
• Accept guidance and direction from others where appropriate;
• Describe how personal beliefs and attitudes may influence care work;
• Reflect on personal experiences in care work;
• Develop strategies for improving personal effectiveness.
Unit 3 Working with Others
Learners should be able to:
• Respect diversity of lifestyle, religion and culture in working with others;
• Adapt to different working environments;
• Work effectively as part of a team;
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in care work;
• Demonstrate appropriate interactions with the family of the client;
• Demonstrate the uses of verbal and non-verbal communication in the care setting;
• Accept and provide feedback from and to colleagues;
• Take the initiative in care work where appropriate;
• Differentiate between the responsibilities of the members of the health care team.
Unit 4 Working in Care
Learners should be able to:
• Describe the structure of the health care service in Ireland;
• Identify the membership of the primary, secondary and tertiary health care teams;
• Promote current health care information in the care setting;
• Explain the importance of reporting appropriate client information;
• Demonstrate reporting and record keeping skills that respect the privacy and dignity of the client;
• Work within the job description determined at local level for a care attendant;
• Identify relevant employee entitlements under current labour legislation.
Assessment:
Learner Record 70%
Assignment 30%
Grading: Pass 50 – 64%
Merit 65 – 79%
Distinction 80 – 100%
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