At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the importance of personal care in maintaining the highest quality of life for individuals.
• Identify ways to provide personal care in a sensitive, respectful manner that meets the preferences of the individual.
• Recall the basics of performing a comprehensive needs assessment and filling out a personal care support plan with a personal care support plan team.
• Describe activities of daily living and steps to assist individuals in completing them.
• Recall steps to prevent injury and infection and maintain a clean and safe environment for the individuals you support.
Description:
This course presents the importance of personal care in providing the highest quality of life for individuals with disabilities, how to provide personal care in a sensitive, respectful manner that meets the preferences of the individual, the basics of performing a comprehensive needs assessment and filling out an individual’s personal care support plan with a personal care support plan team, steps to assist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, getting dressed, and eating, and how to help prevent injury and infection and maintain a clean and safe environment for the individuals you support.
Keywords: Direct Support, Direct Support Professional, Developmental Disabilities, Direct Care, Home Care, Personal Care Assistance, Activities of Daily Living, Mobility Assistance, Elimination Assistance, Grooming Assistance, Nutrition, Diet, Personal Care Support Plan, Personal Care Support Plan Team
