Case Study 5 – Basic Housekeeping: A male assistant in nursing who is 52 years old, 180 cms (6 foot) tall, 86 kg and works full time, has to provide care for very dependent residents who have dementia.
Case Study 5 – Basic Housekeeping
A male assistant in nursing who is 52 years old, 180 cms (6 foot) tall, 86 kg and works full time, has to provide care for very dependent residents who have dementia. His duties include changing and making beds, showering, toileting and assisting clients with dressing as well as some basic housekeeping like sweeping and mopping. He also assists clients with some activity.
The floors are sealed wooden parquet, and each resident has an en suite.
1. Identify the Risk Factors in the Environment:
2 Risk Assessment – What are the risks in this environment?
3 Effective Solutions – think of solutions on how you could address these risks.
Case Study 6 – Setting up for Meals
A female assistant in nursing who is 28 years old with a 3 month old infant, works three evening shifts per week – 3.30pm – 11.00pm. Her duties involve setting up for meals, assisting residents with meals and preparing four dependent residents for bed. She assists another AIN in turning ten residents to prevent pressure prior to finishing her shift.
1. Identify the Risk Factors in the Environment:
2 Risk Assessment – What are the risks in this environment?
3 Effective Solutions – think of solutions on how you could address these risks