[Solved]: Journal Note to student: Complete this journal ONLY if…

Journal Note to student: Complete this journal ONLY if your assessor is unable to observe you undertake any of the personal care activities. Describe how you provided the care to your client/s (only the care not observed by your assessor). You must provide a detailed account of what you did, the steps you took, how you communicated with the client and made them feel at ease during the process. Your supervisor is to sign your journal to confirm you undertook the activity to the required standard. Personal Care Activity Details Date Client (Refer to clients as ‘Client 1’, ‘Client 2’) etc Bed bathing Patient is lying on their back, begin by washing their face and moves toward their feet. Then, roll your patient to one side and wash their back. To wash a patient’s skin with soap water, first wet the skin with a sponge, then gently apply a small amount of soap Showering Assist the resident to the shower per facility protocol. Put on gloves. Wet a washcloth and wash the face without soap. Put soap on the washcloth and wash the resident, starting with their upper body and their legs. Lift any skin-on skin areas and wash gently with soap Oral hygiene Brushing Dental Hygiene Mouth wash Balanced Diet Replace toothbrush after 3-4months Grooming Grooming hygiene refers to the practices and routines involved maintaining a neat, clean, and presentable appearance. It involves taking care of various aspects of personal grooming like Hair care Facial hair Make-up Skin care Dental hygiene Shaving It’s important to assist and support the individual to shave and to avoid nicks and cuts that can lead to infection. Some individuals may learn to use an electric razor. Other individuals may be assisted and supported in using a blade razor. Shaving steps can be used for facial leg, or underarm hair. Dressing and undressing Tips on Dressing and undressing a Person Always preserve the person modesty by not undressing him unnecessarily. Close the door and draw the curtains when undressing the person. Keep the room warm because you may take some time to complete the task. Encourage the person to do as much as possible himself to boost his independence and morale. Talk to the person to alley anxieties and embarrassment during the process. Do not rush through the procedure. Be gentle in your movements and pull the clothes not the person. The most disabled limb should be dressed first and undressed last. For example, – when taking out clothing, remove sleeve from the unaffected arm first as the person can bend his hand. – put on clean clothing by slipping in the sleeve from the weak side first. Tips: Place the sleeve of the shirt as high as possible on the person’s shoulder of the affected arm to facilitate dressing or undressing. Make use of simple dressing aids such as dressing stick, long handled shoe horn and easi-reacher if available. Eating and drinking Involves ensuring that an individual is consuming a balanced diet and staying hydrated. This includes preparing meals with the right nutrients, encouraging regular eating habits, and ensuring the individual drink enough water throughout the day. Its also important to consider any dietary restrictions or allergies the individual may have. Example: If you’re caring for someone with diabetes, you’ll need to monitor their carbohydrate intake and make sure they’re eating regular meals maintain stable blood sugar levels. Using aids and equipment Equipment and aids used in personal support are essential tools that can significantly improve the lives of individuals with disabilities or special needs. Customization, safety, and proper usage are key considerations to ensure these devices effectively meet the unique requirements for each person, promoting independence and enhancing their overall quality life. Toileting and/or use of continence aids. SUPERVISOR SIGN OFF I confirm that the student completed the above personal care activities as detailed above (to workplace standards) and it is an accurate account. Supervisor name: Supervisor signature: Date: