Skills Validation Annual Review Training

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The complete training modules are found here. The summary page has everything broken down by section and includes articles, chapters to study, and videos.

*Massage is not included in the above link.

Name of Provider

First Name Last Name

How is this being completed?

Verbally with someone Independently In a group setting

Who was assisting in the verbal expression of knowledge?

First Name Last Name

Relationship

Employee Family Member Wanting to Learn More Community Member Wanting to Learn More Contractor Meeting Mandated Minimal Training Related to Regulations Family Care Giver Employee Someone Different

If you have completed training or have a certificate from somewhere else dated within the last year you may submit the documention in lieu of completing this training.

Proof of external education dated within a year (skip to the end and submit)

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Do you provide hands on care assistance for activities of daily living? (bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.)

Yes No

Do you assist with ONLY homemaking (either hands on help or education)?

Yes No

Do you provide massage therapy?

Yes No

Is Observation and report of home maintenance needs, activities of daily living awareness, and social environment that ensures the safety and security of the consumer. Reports must be filed when there is a concern protective oversight?

Yes No

Companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing and activities that stimulate the mind is not an independent service, however, may and should be built into services for the general well being of clients.

True False

Completionof appropriate service notes regarding service provision each visit.Appropriate means that service aligns with the plan, rules and regulationsdefinition and offers details when needed in narrative format. Why is this considered part of protective oversight?

How long should you wash your hand for with soap and water?

5 seconds 2 minutes 20 seconds

When should you where gloves?

A: Anytime you touch a person B: Anytime you may come into contact with bodily fluids C: Upon Arrival into someones home D: All of the above E: B and C

Please select an approved type of massage / wellness treatment.

Hydrotherapy in an indpendent pool. (no therapist present) Reiki Yoga Cranial

Choose an area of concern for a client

Anxiety Contractors Pain shooting down one leg Hypotonia

Please describe how the manual manipulation of soft tissue can assist the area of concern selected above.

In order for a personal care provider to assist with ambulation what must be true?

A: Client but be able to generally balance and bear weight B: If the need an assistive device they must have been determined by a health professional to be independent with the device C: They have to be able to walk on their own, personal care workers can't assist D: A and B

Encouraging and assisting clients to walk can build endurance and maintain their independence.

True False

Pain can lead to less walking / mobility. Less walking / mobility can lead to pain and loss of mobility. If a client is seen to loose mobility it may be a sign of a stroke, pain, or something else and should be reported right away so the client can receive support.

True False

What are the benefits of bathing

Cleanse the skin Helps prevent the spread of disease Stimulates circulation Excercises muscles Creates sense of relaxation Promotes physical and emotional wellbeing All of the above

All supplies should be gathered prior to the bath or shower starting. Please list the supplies needed.

Do you wear gloves when assisting with bathing?

Yes No

Personal care providers should help clients choose clothing that is suited for the weather.

Yes No

It is a client's right to choose clothing based on their personal perferences.

Yes No

If a client has a weaker side of their body which side do you start on?

Weaker side Stronger side

Personal care workers may assist a consumer with exercise. A provider may remind the consumer to perform ordered exercise program. Assistance with exercise that can be performed by aprovider is limited to the encouragement of normal bodily movement, as tolerated, on the part of the consumer and encouragement with a prescribed exercise program.

True False

Educational Resources:

Chapter on Feeding

Chapter of Nutrition

Video Example of helping someone with cognitive impairments eat

Personal care working may assist with Gtube feeding IF AND ONLY IF they have had and received a completion certificate from a gtube class.

True False

Please share a way to help prevent choking for a client.

A chronic disease in which the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin or the body does not effectively use the insulin secreted is called

a. diabetes b. hyperglycemia c. hypoglycemia d. peristalsis

Educational Resources

Chapter on Hair Care

Video on Hair Care

Why is hair care important?

Good hair care is important as a morale booster and for maintaining a clean and attractiveappearance. It cleans hair of dirt particles and dead cells and prevents matting. Brushingthe hair stimulates circulation of the scalp and brings nutrients to the roots. All the above

Which of the following are appropriate observations to make while doing hair care?

a. Corns and calluses b. Halitosis and swollen gums c. Sores and dandruff d. Tooth decay and plaque

When you brush someones hair you should start from....

The middle The roots and work you way down The ends and work your way up

When should lotion be applied?

After bathing When skin is dry When the client wants it All of the above

What promotes a pressure sore?

Immobility Dirty briefs being left on Thin skin All of these

What can you do to help prvent pressure sores?

Why is mouth care important?

When should mouth hygiene be completed?

Twice a day for two minutes each or more frequent if the duration is shorter Once a day for three minutes Three times a day

Can poor oral hygiene lead to heart problems?

Yes No

Can a personal care worker clip nails?

No Yes

How long should you soak nails for?

You should not soak nails 5 minutes 45 seconds 5 to 10 minutes

How often should you provide nail care?

Daily Weekly At clients request At least weekly but check care plan for additional instructions

When helping with positioning what are you focusing on?

Proper posture for your client Proper posture for yourself Making sure the client is supported and there are no areas of increased pressure on their body

When might you assist with positioning?

In the car In bed At the dining table All of the above

Only clients you are in wheelchairs need help with positioning.

True False

Personal care working may use an electric razor.

True False

Personal care working may use a safety razor.

True False

Personal care working may use a straight razor

True False

Men and women may choose to or choose not to shave any part of their bodies.

True False

When helping someone with the toliet it is important to provide them with privacy and dignity. Please desribe a way you can do that.

When cleansing someone after a bowel movement how do you know when you are done?

You wipe three time and then you are done in order to not to be too invasive You don't need to wipe as they will get clean when they take a bath later that night When there is no longer any fecal matter left on the clients body

If a client has not pooped in _________ days the doctor should be contacted.

1 2 3

If someone is learning to use the toliet how often should you take them?

Every 10 minutes Every 90 minutes (every 20 minutes if they were not able to pee / poop at the last 90 minute mark) Every 3 hours Whenever you go

Personal care providers may use a lift IF AND ONLY IF they have been trained and have received written approval to do so.

True False

The provider's proper body mechanics are important in order to protect both client and provider.

True False

Please provide an example of proper body mechanics.

Levels of clean

Clean

Sanitized

Disenfected

kills germs on surfaces or objects.
Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects.
This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by
killing germs on a
surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. YOU MUST USE
APPROVED DISINFECTANTS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS WET CONTACT TIME AND
RINSING FOR IT TO BE EFFECTIVE AND SAFE.

removes germs , dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects.
Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove
germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by
removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.

lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as
judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or
disinfecting surfaces or objects to
lower the risk of spreading infection.

When you are cleaning you start at the _________ and move to the ____________.

A: Front of the house - back of the house B: Top of a room - bottom of the room C: Cleanest part of the room - dirtest D: B and C

The _______________ may be alternative to bleach baths for certaintoys and remember never submerge an electronic or plush toy in a bleachbath.

Dry cleaners Bathrub Dishwasher and Washing Machine

Please include notes on suggestions, confusing questions, etc.

Personal Care Partner Annual Review Training

Introduction

What do you do?

Protective Oversight

Hand Hygiene

Massage

Ambulation

Bathing

Dressing

Excercise

Feeding

Hair Care

Skin Care

Mouth Care

Nail Care

Positioning

Shaving

Tolieting

Transfers

Homemaking

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