Aged Care Support Induction Pathway

After this lesson you will be able to:

• Person Centred Care in Aged Care
  • Identify the core principles of person-centred care in aged care settings and explain their importance in supporting individuals.
  • Describe how person-centred care aligns with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and identify its role in improving aged care practices.
  • Explain how the new Aged Care Act supports person-centred care and outline the aged care worker’s responsibilities in applying it.
  • Analyse practical examples, using key principles to create effective, individualised care plans.
• Self Care for the Aged Care Worker
  • Explain what Self-Care is and why it is so important.
  • Identify the six key areas of Self-Care.
  • Outline what factors contribute to good health and well-being.
  • Develop and use your Self-Care plan to enhance your health and well-being.
• Receiving Feedback with a Growth Mindset in Aged Care
  • Explain the purpose and importance of feedback
  • Use feedback for your own personal growth
  • Recognise and celebrate positive outcomes
• Professional Boundaries in Aged Care
  • Describe boundaries and the differences between professional and personal relationships.
  • Explain how to create strong professional boundaries as an aged care worker.
  • Identify the risks and early warning signs associated with boundary crossings or violations.
• Effective Progress Notes in Aged Care
  • Explain what a progress note is and why they are used
  • Describe the key components of an effective progress note
  • Identify the language that should be used when writing a progress note
  • Recognise the legal requirements and considerations for writing effective progress notes
• Communication in Aged Care
  • Define and explain effective communication.
  • Describe best practices for effective written and verbal communication.
  • Understand how a person’s body language influences communication.
  • Recognise some communication aids you will encounter as an aged care worker.
• Teamwork in Aged Care
  • Define a team
  • List the 5 attributes of a successful team member
  • Explain what makes a successful team
  • Describe how to manage conflict effectively
• Problem Solving in Aged Care
  • Define problem-solving.
  • Describe the stages of problem-solving.
  • Demonstrate how problem-solving can be applied in your role as an aged care worker.
  • Use problem-solving tools and techniques effectively.
• Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia in Aged Care
  • Understand what dementia is, including its risk factors, signs, symptoms, and effects
  • Know how dementia impacts brain anatomy
  • Identify how dementia is diagnosed and the ten various types of dementia
  • Implement best-practice approaches to supporting an ageing individual living with dementia
  • Identify the multidisciplinary support team, and articulate the role of the aged care worker