Title: Describe effective techniques for accomplishing tasks of daily living.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Understanding Management of the Home Environment

Description should include

- creating a plan of work for accomplishing each task (e.g., meal management, housekeeping, response to emergencies)
- identifying the accommodations needed by the client
- following the plan
- evaluating the plan
- revising the plan, as needed.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What obstacles can make accomplishing daily tasks difficult?
- How can daily tasks influence the overall health of the client?
- How is a client’s ability to perform daily living tasks evaluated?

Communication

- How do human services providers communicate with clients to understand feelings about daily living tasks?
- How do clients communicate their needs?
- How important can a written plan be for the care team to work effectively with the client?

Leadership

- What responsibility does a human services provider have in ensuring that daily tasks are accomplished?
- How can a human services provider make the experiences of the client a positive one?

Management

- What training and resources will prepare a caregiver to help a client accomplish daily living tasks?
- What obstacles exist in providing daily care of a client?