Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2021

Class Number: 1039

Class Section: BE3N

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Course Code: HWSS6076C

Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

• CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people •CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised support

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3401 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Course Contact: Clare McGlone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929

Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing.

 This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide frontline support services within the context of an established individualised plan.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

Element:

1. Recognise and support individual differences

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Recognise and respect the person’s social, cultural and spiritual differences

1.2 Avoid imposing own values and attitudes on others and support the person to express their own identity and preferences

1.3 Consider the person’s individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities

1.4 Recognise, respect and accommodate the person’s expressions of identity and sexuality as appropriate in the context of their age or stage of life

1.5 Promote and facilitate opportunities for participation in activities that reflect the person’s individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs

Element:

2. Promote independence

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Support the person to identify and acknowledge their own strengths and self-care capacity

2.2 Assist the person to identify opportunities to utilise their strengths, while communicating the importance of using available support when required

2.3 Provide information and assistance to the person in order to facilitate access to support services and resources when needed

2.4 Provide support that allows the person to self manage their own service delivery as appropriate

2.5 Encourage the person to build, strengthen and maintain independence

Element:

3. Support physical wellbeing

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Promote and encourage daily living habits that contribute to healthy lifestyle

3.2 Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment

3.3 Identify hazards and report according to organisation procedures

3.4 Identify variations in a person’s physical condition and report according to organisation procedures

3.5 Recognise indications that the person’s physical situation is affecting their wellbeing and report according to organisation procedures

3.6 Identify physical health situations beyond scope of own role and report to relevant person

Element:

4. Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Promote self-esteem and confidence through use of positive and supportive communication

4.2 Contribute to the person’s sense of security through use of safe and predictable routines

4.3 Encourage and facilitate participation in social, cultural, spiritual activities, using existing and potential new networks and as per the person’s preferences

4.4 Identify aspects of supporting a person’s wellbeing outside scope of knowledge, skills and/or job role and seek appropriate support

4.5 Identify variations to a person’s wellbeing and report according to organisation procedures

4.6 Identify any cultural or financial issues impacting on the person’s wellbeing

4.7 Identify the person’s risk and protective factors in relation to mental health

4.8 Recognise and report possible indicators of abuse or neglect and report according to organisation procedures

4.9 Identify situations beyond scope of own role and report to relevant person

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

Classes may be face to face or on;line via RMIT's  learning  management systems (LMS)where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class, will also be spent working on applied assessment tasks.  


Teaching Schedule

Course Delivery: 

 

Week 

Topic

Activities

Week 1 

Community Services Sector
  • overview/trends of aged care
  • Accessing aged care services
  • home care programs

Week 2

Community Services Sector
  • Short/Long term help at home
  • Residential Care
  • Roles and Responsibilities

Week 3

Community Services Sector
  • Funding

Week 4

Community Services Sector
  • Support
  • Agencies and professionals
  • Considerations when making referrals

Week 5

Care Approaches
  • apply a person-centred care approach
  • apply a strengths-based approach
  • apply consumer-directed care

Week 6

Care Approaches
  • apply knowledge of empowerment and disempowerment
  • apply a rights-based approach

Week 7

Care Approaches
  • apply knowledge of self-actualisation
  • apply knowledge of social justice and inclusion

Week 8

Care Approaches
  • apply knowledge of early intervention
  • apply knowledge of citizenship.

Week 9

Human Needs
  • Introduction to the unit
  • Physical/Psychological Needs
  • Spiritual/Cultural/Sexual Needs

Week 10

Individualisation
  • Identity-expression of personal identity
  • Sexual expression - barriers and support needs in the elderly
  • LGBTI residents - discuss individual differences socially and culturally
  • spiritual differences

Week 11

Individualisation
  • Individualised care plans and progress notes with examples of filled out progress notes
  • physical and social enablers and disablers with examples of both
  • Reablement strategies looking at mental health
  • Supporting residents who are vulnerable

Week 12

The Ageing Process
  • Human lifespan and the process of ageing

Week 13

Health and Wellbeing
  • Factors affecting Health and wellbeing such as anxiety with the risk factors involved
  • Healthy Lifestyle Strategies- safe environments, OH&S, and identifying hazards

Week 14

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Intro to unit with role of the PCA
  • Legal/ethical requirements
  • Human Rights that residents have
  • Complaints and Elder Abuse

WEEK 15

Support Activities
  • What support activities are - support and aims of individualised activities
  • Communication activities
  • Risks and Crisis

Week 16

Monitoring
  • Identifying aspects of individualised plans to review and how to involve the residents in this
  • Documentation required
  • Developing skills 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 
The learning Lab 
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab 
The Study Support Hub 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 
English for uni workshops 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops 


Overview of Assessment

Assessments will include a combination of tasks including knowledge questions and case study analysis.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment task 1Knowledge questions

This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to: Organise, provide and monitor support services within the limits established by an individualised plan. 

Respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach. 

 

This assement is broken up into 3 parts of 14 questions each

 

Assessment task 2 role play practical assessment that will allow you to demonstrate your ability to organise, provide and monitor support services within the limits established by an individualised plan.

This assessment is conducted in the simulated care facility with a scenario and has 2 parts.  

Part 1: Hazard identification checklist and progress notes

Part 2:  Written questions

 

Assessment task 3. This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as physical and emotional wellbeing via a scenario role play. 

There are 2 parts to this task which you will be required to complete:

·       Part 1: Supporting a resident’s independence and wellbeing and

·       Part 2:  Written questions

 

 

Assessment task 4 This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to assist 3 aged care residents to carry out a desired activity that meets their goals and aspirations, as identified in their individualised care plan. 

Participating in this activity should help the resident feel empowered and will support their independence and enhance their morale and wellbeing.

There are 4 parts to this task which you will be required to complete:

·       Part 1: Resident 1

·       Part 2: Resident 2

·       Part 3: Resident 3

·       Part 4: Written questions

  

And WIL logbook submission

 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate that you have provided 120 hours of direct support work in line with the principles of independence and wellbeing in their aged care facility. You will have to provide documentary evidence of the completed hours. 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. 

 The assessment matrix is located in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task. 

Other Information

 

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students 

Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website:http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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