Reinforcing Essential Activities

Reinforcing essential activities means encouraging and supporting residents to engage in daily tasks that promote independence, dignity, and well-being. Examples Social interaction and communication Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, toileting) Eating and hydration Mobility and exercise Medication adherence Importance: Prevents deterioration in functioning Maintains physical and mental health Preserves independence

Safety and Stability

Safe Environment: Maintain clean, hazard-free spaces to prevent accidents (e.g., slips, falls, burns). Security Measures: Use locks, alarms, and monitoring to protect residents from harm or unauthorized access. Routine and Consistency: Establish daily schedules to create a predictable and calming atmosphere. Staff Training: Ensure caregivers are trained in emergency

Crisis Intervention

A short-term, immediate response to help individuals in psychological crisis restore equilibrium and functioning. Purpose To reduce the intensity of a person’s emotional, mental, physical, and behavioral reactions to a crisis. Goals:

Coordinating Care

Coordinating care involves organizing and managing all aspects of a resident’s health and personal support to ensure consistent, high-quality care. Key Responsibilities Monitoring: Regularly reviewing care plans and health status to adjust support as needed. Care planning: Developing personalized care plans based on medical needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Communication:

Medical appointment

A scheduled meeting with a healthcare professional (e.g., doctor, nurse, specialist) for medical consultation, examination, or treatment. Purpose: Prescription renewals Diagnosis of health issues Follow-up on ongoing treatment Preventive care (e.g., check-ups, screenings) Benefits: Personalized health advice Early detection of health problems Better management of chronic conditions

Medication management

The process of overseeing and coordinating the safe, effective use of medications to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Purpose: Improve treatment effectiveness Ensure correct medications are given Prevent errors (wrong dose, time, or drug) Monitor for side effects or interactions Benefits: Enhances quality of life Increases patient safety

Skills Training

Skills training is a process of teaching or developing specific abilities required to perform tasks or jobs effectively. Purpose: Support personal and professional development Improve employability Increase independence Enhance productivity Types of Skills: Life Skills – Day-to-day functioning skills (e.g., budgeting, cooking, hygiene). Hard Skills – Technical or job-specific

Residential care

This refers to long-term care provided in a facility where individuals live and receive support with daily living activities, supervision, and medical or therapeutic services if needed. Key Features: Designed for those who cannot live independently 24/7 support and supervision Accommodation and meals provided Assistance with personal care (e.g.,