Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to develop and implement support plans for clients with dementia in a variety of settings including family homes, community day settings and residential care |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to workers in a range of community service contexts working with people with dementia |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to plan support requirements for people impacted by dementia |
1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of dementia 1.2 Identify current best practice in the support of people with dementia 1.3 Assess physical, social and emotional aspects of the person's environment to determine how well it supports the person with dementia 1.4 Review the impact that the dementia has on family carers and significant others 1.5 Identify signs consistent with financial, physical or emotional abuse or neglect of the client and appropriate response in line with organisation requirements |
2. Plan support requirements |
2.1 Plan for and facilitate activities which aim to maintain independence and use familiar and existing skills and activities 2.2 Plan for and facilitate activities that are appropriate to the individual, reflecting their likes and dislikes to maximise their enjoyment 2.3 Plan for and facilitate activities that provide focus on ensuring the safety and comfort of the client balanced with autonomy and risk taking 2.4 Plan for and facilitate activities that ensure the safety and comfort of the person 2.5 Involve family carers and significant others, team members and volunteers appropriately as resources to assist in developing appropriate activities by accessing information about client reminiscences and routines 2.6 Identify and implement appropriate adaptations to the environment to support the person 2.7 Provide guidance and support to family carers and significant others, where appropriate, to assist their understanding of the disease, its impact on the person and some approaches to providing care |
3. Develop and implement strategies which minimise the impact of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia |
3.1 Observe and document behaviours to determine triggers which may be related:
3.2 Consider the potential impact of the behaviours on the person or other clients in determining an appropriate response 3.3 Consider a range of options when developing effective responses for inclusion in the client's care plan 3.4 Implement best practice strategies which minimise the impact of behaviours 3.5 Regularly review strategies that are implemented to ensure maximum effectiveness |
4. Provide guidance and support workers and carers to implement plan |
4.1 Assist workers and/or carers to understand the purpose of an individual's care plan and supports identified in it 4.2 Guide workers and/or carers to provide the support identified in the plan according to duty of care, ethical and legal requirements and in a manner that respects the person's self-esteem and dignity and maximises their participation 4.3 Guide workers and/or carers to provide the support identified in the plan in a manner that respects the person's preferences and history 4.4 Guide workers and/or carers, where appropriate to monitor progress against the plan 4.5 Evaluate ability of worker and/or carers to implement requirements of the individualised plan, including processes, procedures and the use of equipment 4.6 Monitor implementation of the plan and provide feedback and/or make revisions to care plan as required 4.7 Monitor self care ability of workers and carers and provide support and guidance where appropriate |
5. Complete documentation |
5.1 Comply with the organisation's reporting requirements 5.2 Complete documentation according to organisation policy and protocols 5.3 Maintain documentation in a manner consistent with reporting requirements 5.4 File documentation organisation policy and protocols |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Understanding of dementia may include : |
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Impacts of dementia on family carers and significant others may include |
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Significant others may include |
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Strategies to respond to behaviours of concern may include : |
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Activities include : |
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Instrumental activities such as : |
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Ensuring the safety and comfort of client while addressing the risks associated with : |
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Environmental strategies may include : |
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Behaviours of concern : |
Refer to:
And may include but are not limited to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable