F110: Personal Hygiene Support
F110: Personal Hygiene Support
An important part of the community support worker’s role is to assist individuals with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, mouth care, hair care, hand and foot care, and dressing. The amount of assistance you provide will depend on the individual you support and their level of independence.
This module discusses the values that should guide you as you provide personal support. It also outlines personal hygiene support procedures and guidelines for moving individuals with restricted mobility who cannot change their position in bed.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to:
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Discuss the importance of choice, dignity, and privacy when providing personal hygiene support.
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Describe and demonstrate the following personal care procedures:
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bath and shower assistance
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hair care
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foot and nail care
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mouth care
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assistance with dressing and undressing
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Identify changes in the skin that may lead to skin breakdown, and describe strategies to prevent skin breakdown.
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Describe activities related to toilet use and incontinence.
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Describe and demonstrate the following procedures for repositioning an individual in bed:
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turning an individual by yourself or with another worker
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turning an individual using a draw sheet
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