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The topic covers demonstrating communication skills across reading, writing, speaking, listening, presenting and visual literacy.
The topic covers analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, decision making and creative and innovative thinking.
The topic covers teamwork, relationship management, conflict resolution, leadership and networking.
The topic addresses managing self, managing change and flexibility, reflective practice and personal responsibility.
The topic addresses understanding and applying mathematical concepts, analyzing numerical data and conceptualizing.
The topic addresses gathering and managing information, selecting appropriate tools and technology, computer literacy and internet skills.
Covers using basic principles of therapeutic relationships when providing care to build genuine, trusting partnerships.
Covers establishing and maintaining professional boundaries within therapeutic relationships.
Covers maintaining confidentiality and privacy of clients' personal information in accordance with legislation and employer policies.
Covers providing culturally sensitive care when interacting with clients and their families.
Covers identifying and adapting communication skills to meet a range of unique needs for clients, families and support systems.
Covers supporting clients' verbal and nonverbal communication using assistive devices according to the plan of care.
Covers using clear professional vocabulary when communicating with clients and interprofessional team members.
Covers using interpersonal communication and conflict management skills to prevent and resolve conflicts in caregiving situations.
Provides definitions of core terms used throughout the standard, framing the concepts the exam draws upon.
Completing regular subjective and objective observations, basic assessments and reporting and recording of clients' status.
Taking and recording pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturation and temperature, comparing to baseline and reporting.
Measuring and recording height and weight accurately following the plan of care.
Documenting clearly and concisely using correct spelling, grammar, medical terminology and approved abbreviations.
Completing documentation including checklists, care flow sheets and narrative notes according to established policies.
Documenting and communicating client care and changes in condition using communication tools and technologies.
Covers completing regular subjective and objective observations, basic assessments, and reporting/recording of clients' status relevant to the plan of care.
Covers taking and recording pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturation and temperature, comparing to baseline and reporting observations.
Covers measuring and recording height and weight accurately following the plan of care.
Covers documenting clearly and concisely using correct spelling, grammar, medical terminology and approved abbreviations.
Covers completing documentation such as checklists, care flow sheets and narrative notes thoroughly, accurately and per established policies.
Covers documenting and communicating client care and changes in condition using communication tools and technologies in the workplace.
Complying with health, safety and emergency measures, applicable legislation and employer safety policies and procedures.
Identifying and reporting safety risks in the environment and taking measures to reduce or eliminate them.
Implementing practices that promote safety of the PSW, clients and others in the care setting.
Selecting, putting on and taking off PPE and following infection prevention and control measures per policies and Public Health Ontario information.
Identifying employer's emergency protocols and processes.
Applying appropriate emergency and first aid procedures and reporting and documenting them per employer policies.
Completing an incident/accident report following an unusual occurrence, near miss or workplace injury per policy and legislation.
Covers complying with health, safety, and emergency measures, legislation and employer safety policies and procedures.
Covers identifying and reporting safety risks in the environment and taking measures to reduce or eliminate them.
Covers implementing practices that promote safety of the PSW, clients and others in the care setting.
Covers selecting, putting on and taking off PPE and following infection prevention and control measures per policies including Public Health Ontario guidance.
Covers identifying the employer's emergency protocols and processes.
Covers applying appropriate emergency and first aid procedures and reporting and documenting any given.
Covers completing an incident/accident report following an unusual occurrence, near miss or workplace injury per policy and legislation.
Describes the general education requirement providing breadth beyond the vocational field through defined themes.
Identifying and supporting clients' right to make choices in directing their own personal care.
Respecting each client's personal and cultural preferences, level of independence, pace and space during routine ADLs.
Assisting with routine ADLs by applying knowledge of physical and mental health conditions, body function, aging and alterations in functioning.
Using concepts of disease prevention, health promotion, convalescence, rehabilitation and restorative care to support maximum functional independence.
Using nutritional support techniques specific to clients' needs and conditions in accordance with the plan of care and legislation.
Providing hygiene and grooming assistance according to the plan of care, legislation and client needs and preferences.
Assisting with measures to enhance bowel and bladder continence following the plan of care and legislation.
Using proper body mechanics, assistive devices and techniques to safely position, transfer, move and ambulate clients.
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