(Elective) WSQ Assist Client With Clinical Care Needs by NTUC LearningHub

Part 1 Assist clients with common health conditions

• Recognise signs and symptoms of common chronic and acute health conditions afflicting clients as well as its risks
• Provide appropriate care and support to better manage clients common chronic and acute diseases in accordance with regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Apply contingency management skills in the event of emergencies caused by common chronic and acute health conditions in clients according to organisational procedures

Part 2 Assist clients with common mental health conditions

• Recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions afflicting the elderly as well as its risks
• Provide appropriate care and support to better manage clients common mental health conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Apply contingency management skills in the event of emergencies caused by common mental health conditions in clients according to organisational procedures

Part 3 Measure and record vital signs of clients

• Identify the different vital signs to be measured according to the care plan
• Prepare appropriate tools and equipment for taking the different vital signs in accordance with regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Conduct proper health and hygiene procedures prior to and after measuring vital signs
• Prepare clients for measurement of vital signs by using appropriate language and good communication techniques
• Measure and interpret readings of vital signs according to established procedures taking into consideration relevant factors
• Clean and restore tools and equipment used according to regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Dispose of consumable items according to regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Record and report readings of vital signs, highlighting abnormal readings or difficulties in measuring vital signs in accordance with organisational guidelines

Part 4 Assist in administering medication for clients

• Apply proper health and hygiene procedures prior to and after assisting in medication administration
• Assist clients in administering medication according to established procedures and relevant legislative requirements
• Monitor side effects of medications administered to clients
• Report administration of medication, highlighting any side-effects or changes in clients condition that may impact their ability to self-administer medication according to organisational procedures