Competencies Unit 2

Question 1

Person-centered practice

Answer 1

1) Develops support plans based on the choices and goals of the individual supported
- Involves the person in the process
2) Builds collaborative, professional relationship with the individual supported and other support staff.
3) Helps individual to achieve his goals
4) Participates as an active member of the support team
5) Works in partnership, with the individual, to track progress toward goals and adjust services as needed
5) Gathers and reviews information about the individual to provide quality service.
6) Completes and submits documentation of services on time

Question 2

Health and wellness

Answer 2

1) Supports the spiritual, emotional and social well-being of the individual
2) Gives medications or assists the individual to take medication while following all laws and safety rules
3) Assists the individual to learn disease prevention and maintain good health
4) Assists the individual to use infection control procedures and prevent illness
5) Helps the individual to make and keep regular health appointments
6) Helps individual to follow health care plans and use medical equipment as needed
7) Helps individual to learn the signs of common health problems and take actions to improve health