Dementia 8 – Assisting people with dementia with ADLs

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Disability Sector

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

35 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • To treat people with dementia with dignity and respect, maintaining their identity
  • To provide personal care that is safe and right for the individual 
  • To support the person’s emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being 
  • How to skilfully and knowledgeably provide quality care with kindness and respect 
  • Working within the individual plan

Course Overview

This training focuses on supporting people with dementia in their everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing and eating. It highlights the importance of being prepared, following the individual plan, and building a genuine connection with the person. The course also looks at how to work together with the person and others to provide safe, respectful and effective support.

By the end of this training, you will know how to use the individual plan and your skills to provide personal care that meets each person’s needs and preferences. You will be able to support people with dementia in ways that maintain their dignity, identity and wellbeing. This includes meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs. The training will help you provide quality support with kindness, respect and confidence, in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Course Overview
  • Lessons

  • Overview
  • Being prepared
  • Connecting with the client
  • Take time to check the person
  • Bathing, dressing, eating
  • Common problems
  • Working together
  • Keeping a routine
  • Summary
  • Conclusions

  • Course Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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