The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Respond to the special health requirements of the older adult
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Work within the scope of practice for the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse with the aged care client within any health care setting Completed |
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Work with an understanding of physical changes that take place as part of the ageing process, associated age-related adjustments and transitions and psychosocial needs of the older person Completed |
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Allow for the fact that drugs and medicines have different effects in the older person Completed |
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Reflect an understanding of common medical conditions and how they may affect older persons and their family Completed |
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Communicate effectively with older person experiencing sensory loss Completed |
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Perform preventive health checks in consultation/collaboration with a registered nurse Completed |
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Assist the older person to maintain health lifestyle practices Completed |
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Work with an awareness of own values, attitudes and beliefs towards ageing and the aged person Completed |
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Work with an awareness of common stereotypes associated with ageing and the influences they can have on the care of the older adult Completed |
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In caring for the older person, use work practices that reflect an understanding of theories of ageing Completed |
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Promote health maintenance for older person and their family Completed |
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Take action to manage factors which may tend to segregate and disadvantage the older adult Completed |
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Contribute to care plan development for the older person
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Assess the older client to determine their health status in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse Completed |
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Complete appropriate health assessment tools used specifically in the aged care environment Completed |
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Assist the older client to identify self-care abilities and disabilities Completed |
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Implement the nursing care plan within the context of the health care setting using organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Ensure client, family and/or significant other understand the implications of their admission to the health care setting Completed |
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Discuss with older client or their family representative psychological, social and/or physical needs Completed |
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Share information regarding older person's health status with other members of health care team Completed |
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Implement care as per nursing care plan and monitor work allocated to others Completed |
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Provide support, comfort for grieving family/client Completed |
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Take into account the impact of complex issues involved in aged care on carer(s) Completed |
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Assist to evaluate outcomes of planned nursing care of the older client
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Document responses of older client to nursing actions Completed |
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Report changes in older client response to nursing actions to registered nurse Completed |
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Convey information clearly and accurately to appropriate staff member Completed |
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Take into account complex and dual diagnosis issues in addressing aged care Completed |
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Provide information on community services available to older person and their family Completed |
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Use strategies which relate to the progressive and variable nature of dementia
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Work with an awareness of dementia as a neurological condition Completed |
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Provide activities appropriate for gender, culture and age reflecting likes and dislikes of the individual Completed |
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Design activities that provide the client with opportunities for autonomy and risk-taking where they can maintain safety, dignity and comfort Completed |
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Use a range of validation strategies to relieve distress and agitation in clients Completed |
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Develop and implement strategies to minimise impact of challenging behaviours
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Observe and document behaviours to determine triggers which may be related to: physical and emotional health; environment; tasks and communication Completed |
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Consider the potential impact of the behaviours on the person or other persons in determining an appropriate response Completed |
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Consider a range of options when developing effective responses for inclusion in the person's care plan Completed |
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Implement best practice strategies which minimise the impact of behaviours Completed |
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Regularly review strategies that are implemented to ensure maximum effectiveness Completed |
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