Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment. 242 Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-31) Unit 4222-320 Support individuals to live at home (HSC 3022) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 The learner can: 1. describe how being supported to live at home can benefit an individual 2. compare the roles of people and agencies who may be needed to support an individual to live at home 3. explain the importance of providing information about benefits, allowances and financial planning which could support individuals to live at home 4. explain how risk management
Also if they are able to become more independent, they are more likely to become more confident, which means they may be able to do more things for themselves, therefore making them more independent, which therefore benefits the individual as they are in a positive atmosphere. Another reason why living at home can benefit an individual is that they may have more time spent with loved ones and are more likely to get visits from friends and family. This is important as it keeps that sense of ‘normality’. If the individual was in a care/residential home, they may not get as many visitors as the family/friends may feel uncomfortable in that environment or the family/ friends may be busy during the visiting hours. Another factor is that the individual is able to maintain a little more control over daily routine, which is important as this leaves the individual feeling cared for and listened to.
Unit 69 support individuals to live at home. 1.1 Describe how being supported to live at home can benefit an individual. If a service user is being supported to live in their own home it can benefit them by encouraging them to be more independent and help them save money by not having to pay out for an agency.it could help their self-esteem because it helps them not to dependant on others .they should feel more comfortable in their home as they are aware of its environment and sometimes allows them to stay with their families. Lot of service users are alarmed at thought of going into a care home because they think it is near the end of life for them. 1.2 Compare the roles of people and agencies who may be needed to support an individual to live at home.
They may not be given the oppourtunity to be involved just because other's haven't got the time of day for them. Due to how dementia affects a client may mean they can not adjust to the time it is now and may be stuck in their past. This may mean they cannot understand what is being asked of them. 1.4 When caring for person with dementia we must remember they are an individual and need to be included in all
Some individual who are being supported in the community will find care worker support and encouragement invaluable. For example, it is better for individual to do shopping and manage at the till independently (unless support is necessary) and this will help to develop their confident and life skills. 3, Describe how daily living tasks may be affected by an individual’s culture or background Daily living tasks may affect those depending on their culture or background, as what someone may have been brought up believing, may not necessarily be accepted as the general view of society within UK in their current times. Gender perception and culture can influence daily living tasks, For example, some might find it more acceptable for women to deliver personal care and tend to household tasks because this is how they were brought up. Some people may feel that certain roles should be male or female.
* review financial, legal, and medical issues. * act as a liaison to family members. * assist with moves to retirement, assisted living, or long-term-care facilities. * offer eldercare counseling and support. * be a consumer advocate Journal: PhDN 315 Financial-Budgeting and Resource Management in Nursing Services, Leticia C. Eslabra RN, MAN Do you want to be a Staff Development Specialist?
Ensuring that service user has the correct equipment at home and in good working order. Consulting occupational therapists and other specialists to ensure other needs of service users is met. Reporting back to management about changes on rounds and filling in the correct forms where
2) Compare the roles of people and agencies who may be needed to support an individual to live at home There are many different services that are used to help an individual stay at home. The list below are just a few and they can help with financial assessments, advice, addressing any safeguarding issues, helping to get the correct equipment in place to live at home. Assist with the correct paperwork and also help to live and carry out daily activities. Social Workers District Nurses Doctors Care Workers Voluntary services Meals on Wheels Occupational Therapy Community/Day Centres 3) Explain the importance of providing information about benefits, allowances and financial planning which could support and individual to live at home Helping a customer to understand that they are entitled to help is a big importance as they may feel that they are on their own and have to use their own
NVQ Unit 74 Support individuals living at home 1.1 Describe how being supported to live at home can benefit an individual More independence, more time spent with loved ones, a greater sense of normality, able to maintain a little more control over daily routine, surrounded by own possessions with memories attached to some, no interruptions or noise from other 'patients or residents' who may be confused, more likely to get visits from friends and family. 1.2 Compare the roles of people and agencies who may be needed to support an individual to live at home People such as support workers or friends and family who can go to support people living at home and help assist with any needs they may have or issues they are struggling
Continuity theory is when an individual continues to be the person they have always been; this way could be continuing with the interests and life styles they have previously had. So they could stay in their home, where they can still be supported by their family, friends and health and social care services. This will allow them to live their previous lifestyle as possible. This continuity theory also suggests that people all have different needs when it comes to activity so some people might want to withdraw from social and physical activity because they see themselves as a person who can retire and have a disengaged lifestyle. Where others might of lived with active involvement with family and friends or even hobbies so they can’t cope