1. Lecture
2. Group discussions
3. Audio-visual materials
4. Role play situations
1. Roles and responsibilities of the Home Support and Resident Care Attendant
•context of practice
•lines of communication
•group processes
•teamwork
•values clarification
•cultural issues
•reporting and recording
•work role parameters and limitations
2. Responsible and accountable behaviour
•policy and procedures
•standards of care
•employer and employee relationships
•accountability, dependability, competence and integrity
•legal and ethical concerns
•code of ethics
•resident/client rights
•independence
•advocacy
3. Principles and practices of meal planning, preparation and service in the home
•meal planning
•economic considerations
•care and operation of appliances
•safe food handling and storage
4. Safe practices in relation to home maintenance tasks
•principles of safety, sanitation and home cleaning
•body mechanics for work in a home
•values and standards of cleanliness
5. Personal growth and self-care in the work setting
•workplace stresses and stress management
•abuse of residents/clients
•domestic violence issues
•personal safety
•client safety
•effective job finding skills
•learning and growth
•sources of support and assistance
•strategies for self-care and the prevention of ‘burnout’
This course is based on the competencies as outlined in the Provincial Curriculum Guide for Home Support and Resident Care Attendant Programs, 1992.
In this course, students will have opportunities to:
1. Describe the role of the Home Support Attendant and the Resident Care Attendant within the context of the Continuing Care System.
2. Identify the essential components of responsible and accountable behaviour as applied to the role of the Home Support/Resident Care Attendant.
3. Apply correct principles and practices of safe home maintenance and cleaning.
4. Apply correct principles and practices in meal planning and preparation.
5. Describe the value of personal growth through continued learning and self-care.
Course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College course evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a graded course and a minimum requirement for successful completion of the course is 70%. An evaluation schedule will be presented at the beginning of the course.
1. A list of recommended materials is provided to the students at the beginning of the semester.