6.3.2.a Template for Assessment Brief/Cover Sheet XXXXXXXXXXVersion 2.0 Updated May 2018 Assessment Brief/Cover Sheet Learner Name: Class Group: Care Skills - Night Assessor: Moira Murphy Component...

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6.3.2.a Template for Assessment Brief/Cover Sheet Version 2.0 Updated May 2018 Assessment Brief/Cover Sheet Learner Name: Class Group: Care Skills - Night Assessor: Moira Murphy Component Title and Code: Care Skills 5N2770 Assessment Technique: Assignment Weighting: 20% Title: Assignment 1 Home Care setting Issue Date: 3rd February 2021 Submission Date: 13th April 2021 Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1,2,3,4,14 and 15 Guidelines: John is a 65 year old male, living in a rural area in Ireland. John is a farmer, however, due to his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis some time ago, he is now unable to work. John lives at home with his wife Nora; they have no children and have very little support. John’s deteriorating condition means they are finding it hard to cope and manage John’s symptoms. He is now dependent on services such as community nurses, home carers, Public Health Nurses and his G.P to meet his basic needs for survival in everyday life. As part of John’s condition, he is now experiencing partial paralysis, fatigue, lack of physical co-ordination, loss of bladder and bowel control. John has feelings of anxiety due to the nature of his illness. The fear of the future affects John’s moods, he worries about Nora and how she will cope when he is no longer around. Assessment Criteria/Marking Scheme: Introduce the client and give a brief description of their condition (2 mark) Identify 3 of the client’s care needs and how these are being met. Choose any 3 of the following: physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual. (3x1 mark) Identify 2 pieces of relevant equipment and their uses (1 mark) Discuss the prevention of pressure sores (4 points x 0 .5 mark) Discuss how you met the needs of the client in relation to safety and security (2 points x1M) Discuss the hygienic work practices which you applied with your client (2 points x1 mark) Identify 2 key points that contribute to enhanced quality of life of the client (should not be already mentioned) (2x1 marks) Identify reporting procedures within the setting, who and how (2 pointsx1 mark) Identify relevant records within the setting (2 points x 1 mark) Conclusion; Summarise your work (1 mark) Bibliography to include at least 4 references to include at least 2 books. Reference throughout the work. (1mark) Presentation: 12 font double spacing. Learner Name: I confirm that: 1. I have been provided with information about Cork ETB’s assessment and appeals procedures and my responsibilities with regard to assessment 2. The assessment work produced by me is all my own original work Learner Signature: Date: Note to Learners: · Assessments will not be accepted without this coversheet. · Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, arguments, concepts or work as your own by failing to reference or acknowledge it properly. All such work must be acknowledged. Any learner, who presents another’s work as their own, will be investigated in line with Cork ETB Assessment Malpractice procedures and may be awarded a zero grade. · Learners should keep copies of all assessment submitted, where applicable. Page 1 of 2