Elderly Care Application (Work Placement)

Learning Outcomes

Competences:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

• Assist elderly patients/residents achieve optimum health, independence in a professional caring and ethical manner.
• Deliver personal care for elderly whether health promotional, preventive, curative, rehabilitative or supportive.
• Demonstrate a knowledge base and a level of competence in carrying practice skills essential for safe practice.
• Able to carry out infection prevention and control routinines.
• Identify and meet the needs of elderly patients/residents.
• Demonstrate development of skills of communication, documentation and problem-solving.
• Act as an effective member of a health care team and participate in the multi-disciplinary team approach to the care of Elderly patients/residents.
• Provide equitable care upholding respect, dignity and equal rights.

Knowledge:

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:

• Principles and standards of practice in an Elderly Care setting.
• Ethical considerations and practices in supporting elderly.
• Introduction to an integrated holistic approach to elderly care.
• Basic communication styles, skills and techniques when working with a health team towards a common goal in supporting elderly.
• The organisation’s objectives and different roles and responsibilities of team members to achieve them.
• The interdependency of team members in their individual roles in supporting elderly.

Skills:

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:

• Keep immediate environment clean and free from hazards adhering to a management outbreak control plans/protocols and, if need be, making a proper use of personal protective equipment to control and prevent infections from spreading.
• Follow  the objectives and frameworks for the elderly care in context of one’s roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate and report effectively in person and in writing in a clear, respectful and legible manner between clients, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders using available technology.
• Recognise changes in the elderly patient/ resident’s daily routines and observe and report breathing patters, infections, changes in feeding, drinking, bathing among any other worrying signs and changes.
• Monitor that adequate well-balance diet is kept to meet nutritional efficiency in elderly.
• Identify and report any clients care plan and update as advised and/ or necessary.
• Treat and respect elderly, colleagues and other stakeholders by adopting a professional and courteous work ethic and positive and professional approach during the execution of the tasks.

Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Select the best appropriate way of assisting the elders depending on the special needs/conditions/ illnesses and follow instructions from other health professionals to safeguard the elders’ well-being.
• Identify possible risks and take appropriate actions in order to prevent elderly and other stakeholders from any possible harm.

Module-Specific Communication Skills :

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Promote a multi-disciplinary approach in relation to accountability and responsibilities.
• Identify and discuss the elderly patient’s needs and requirement using person-centered approach.

Module-Specific Learner Skills:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Be committed to attend continuous development to keep abreast of new developments within the elderly care sector with the aim of enhancing their skills to meet the clients’ needs.

Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:

• Use the necessary informatics and technology available to record and report as instructed and required by mentors and work placement entity.