In: Nursing
1 Explain support worker’s responsibility in implementing client’s individual plan.
2 Describe two factors a support worker must consider when completing documentation
Ans) 1) Support Worker Responsibilities:
⬤ Personal care—assisting with ADLs (activities of daily
living)—eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, moving and
positioning,
walking
⬤ Assist with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in
community settings
⬤ Not responsible for deciding what should or should not be done;
must observe and report changes in client's behaviour
⬤ Assist nurses and other health care providers by following the
established care plan for each
client
⬤ Consult with other health care providers in order to provide
care
⬤ Family support
⬤ Social support
⬤ Housekeeping or home management.
2) Factors such as:
Factual - objective
-Accurate - clear, easy to read
-Complete - contains appropriate & essential info
-Current - Timely
Documentation must be clearly written and legible, individualized to the client.
When charting, you must practice, you must use critical thinking, and you must use the nursing process.