Care Skills 5N2770 QQI/FETAC Level 5
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.
Who should apply:
Anyone interested in working with the older person or healthcare environment.
Learners will be able to:
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Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care
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Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
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Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
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Discuss the prevention of pressure sores
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Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
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Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients
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Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
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Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
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Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
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Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
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Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
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Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care
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Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment, aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including mobility aids, feeding aids, washing aids, elimination aids and hoists
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Report changes in the client's condition to the relevant Supervisor
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Complete client documentation where appropriate.
Assessment Technique:
Skills Demonstration 70% Assignment 40%
Following successful completion Kilmuckridge Centre of Further Education will offer a QQI/ FETAC Level 5 component in Care Skills (5N2770) which is a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Care Skills (5N2770) is a component of Healthcare Support 5M4339 QQI/FETAC Level 5 Major Award.
Learners who successfully complete this programme may use the associated credits as a stand-alone qualification or as one component of a Major Award, with a view to moving up to the next level.
