Provide support to people living with dementia
UNIT DETAILS
UNIT FEE
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred care and support to people living with dementia. It involves following and contributing to an established individual plan.
Who Should Enrol?
This unit applies to workers in a residential or community context, including family homes. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.
Included in Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Certificate III in Individual Support
$250 per participant
MODES & DURATION
Classroom, Distance & Virtual
Max. 8 weeks
OUTCOME
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in an ageing support workplace. If not already working in industry, we will assist you in finding placement.
Unit Outline
- Prepare to provide support to those affected by dementia
- Use appropriate communication strategies
- Provide activities for maintenance of dignity, skills and health
- Implement strategies which minimise the impact of behaviours of concern
- Complete documentation
- Implement self care strategies
- Use appropriate communication strategies
- Provide activities for maintenance of dignity, skills and health
- Implement strategies which minimise the impact of behaviours of concern
- Complete documentation
- Implement self care strategies
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