5N2770 : Assessing the healthcare needs of client: Rose Doyle Care Skills- Case Study 1, DCU, Ireland

Assessment Criteria

1.In relation to the attached case study, please discuss Rose Doyle’s health care needs under the following headings:

• physical
• emotional/social
• psychological/spiritual/intellectual

2.Discuss how these needs are currently being met

3.Identify any care equipment/aids which Mrs Doyle needs

4.Discuss any safety/security issues you feel there may be

5.Identify the key points that you feel will contribute to an enhanced quality of life for Rose Doyle

6.Identify the reporting procedures for changes in your client’s well-being in the future if you were her care assistant

7.What relevant records need to be maintained on Rose Doyle if you were working as her care assistant?

Assignment Guidelines:

Please read the case study and guidance notes attached to this assignment on Rose Doyle.

Please include a minimum of 2/3 references and list them at the end of your assignment under the heading ‘Bibliograpy’ (i.e, a website, book ect).

Please follow the approximate word count 1000-1500 words

Assignment 1 – LOs Covered

1,2,3- Identify groups in need of health care; examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a  range of people; identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients

6,7,8,12- Adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular clients; demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills; improve client involvement in social events; give assistance that enhances privacy, dignity, independence,

14,15- Report changes in the client’s condition to the relevant supervisor, Complete client documentation where appropriate