Mr Andersen Mr Andersen has just returned to the facility after being in hospital. He recently had a fall and sprained his right hand. He has been having sessions with the physiotherapist to regain full movement in his hand. During mealtimes, you have noticed that Mr Andersen has difficulty in handling cutlery and other dinnerware causing him to reduce his normal intake of food. You know that he is extremely independent and does not like people feeding him. He once mentioned to you that he is embarrassed by not being able to feed himself. As a Personal Carer, you have spoken to the facility Supervisor about Mr Andersen and it was decided that you, together with the Supervisor, will meet with Mr Andersen to find out more about how the facility can support him to be maintain independence especially during mealtimes and at the same time ensure that he maintains sufficient and healthy eating habits. Instructions for Character 1 – Facility Supervisor: As the facility Supervisor, you are aware of Mr. Andersen’s recent accident that caused a sprained right hand. The facility has already coordinated with the hospital for physiotherapist services for the client to assist in his physical recovery. You appreciated the feedback and observations that the Personal Carer has brought to your attention and you have agreed to meet the client with the Personal Carer to ensure that Mr Andersen is supported in his everyday needs especially during mealtimes. Instructions for Character 2 – Mr Andersen, the client: You are about 75 years old and have been at the aged care facility for the past year. Recently, you had a fall while getting out of your bed to go to the bathroom. The only injury you suffered was a sprained wrist which caused restricted movement on your right hand. You have been having difficulty especially handling the cutlery and dinnerware during mealtimes. You want to maintain your independence and you are embarrassed to be fed by staff, especially in front of the other residents. You get frustrated at times, so you just don’t eat as much as you normally do. You really want to be able to start eating on your own again.

Question: Instructions for the Student – Aged care worker:

A. For the meeting with the client together with the Supervisor, you will need to:  Prepare an introduction including the purpose of the meeting  Discuss client’s physical limitation of movement on the right hand and how this is affecting his eating habits  Prepare questions that you will ask Mr Andersen that will allow him to express his needs and goals  Discuss client’s preference to stay independent and Identify/explain risk of eating unaided  Recommend strategies for support during mealtimes  Recommend other strategies and support services that will support client needs and goals  Encourage Mr Andersen to decide on what strategies he wants to be implemented  Discuss how the physiotherapist is working with the facility to ensure that measures are in place to support the quick recovery of his hand (may be aided by the Supervisor) B. You will need to demonstrate:  a flexible person-centred approach to empower the client  awareness of potential risks,  awareness of potential risks Assessment - Version 5  use positive and respectful communication Physical environment: The meeting between yourself, the Supervisor and Mr Andersen will take place in the client’s room in the facility. At a minimum, the environment should include chairs and a table similar to those being used in an aged care facility.