See and Hear video series

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1. Introduction - Entering the home

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Answer the questions after watching the video.

Select the correct 5 statements from the below options that were shown or discussed in this video *

5 points

Solutions will always be individual as different people facing a similar obstacle may require a different solution due to their specific needs

The best solution for Rosemary would be to buy a new chair for her lounge

Rosemary uses a walking aid therefore requires a referral to physiotherapy

Rosemary requires chair raising blocks to make it easier to stand

Rosemary tends to drop into her couch when sitting

Rosemary mobilises to the bathroom without her walking aid

Rosemary has difficulty shuffling her body forward when in her couch

Rosemary has difficulty standing from her couch

A riser recliner would help Rosemary with sit to stand transfers

Rosemary is over 65 therefore increased levels of dependency and the need for a support worker are inevitable.

Required

What other actions would you as a RAS assessor carry out when arriving at a client’s home that is not shown in the video

5 points

Show identification

Immediately ask the client to show you around the bedroom and bathroom

Provide and discuss the information given in the Commonwealth Home Support Programme booklet

Complete a wallet check

Ask the client to write a list of their goals

Explain to the client your role, the purpose and process of the assessment

Explain wellness approach vs dependency approach

Provide a list of the services the client can access

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