Healthcare Support Assistant Assignment, OC, Ireland Provide an overview of the Nursing Process and why it is used within care.

Introduction:

• Introduce the activity/outing you the writer are going to discuss.
• Provide an overview of the Nursing Process and why it is used within care.
• Outline the aims of the assignment.

Planning: In this section discuss the following

• Overview of client/clients.
• Assessment of client/clients’ needs in relation to their activities of daily living, with reference made to clients’ care plan.
• Level of dependence/independence and its impact on client and HCW.
• Consultation with the client and respect for the client decisions, outlining the importance of autonomy and involvement.
• Illustrate effective communication with supervisor/team members in planning activity and gain permission from supervisor.
• Equipment required to allow the client/clients to participate in the activity.
• Organisation of appropriate transport and/or staff (if appropriate).
• Time of activity.
•  Ensure that the place you intend to visit etc. is appropriate. o [i.e. does it have wheelchair toilets? are there steep stairs]

Client Care: In this section discuss the following

• Safe practice in the use of equipment/material during activity.
• Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, with the patient and other staff as appropriate during activity.
• How a safe environment was maintained during activity.
• Good observation skills regarding the needs of the client during activity.
• How client independence was promoted during activity.
• How clients’ dignity was maintained during activity.