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Trainee assessmentObserve, report, and document changes in a person’scondition in a health or disability settingUS 23390 V2Level 2 Credits 2Name..........................................

Trainee assessmentThis trainee assessment contains:• Instructions for the trainee• Observation checklist• Feedback form• Assessment result sheetTips for the traineeBefore you start this assessment you must read the instructions.There are different areas of this assessment.• The white boxes are for you to write in.• The grey shaded areas are for the assessor to write in.Please do not write in these boxes.You need to sign a declaration at the back that this is your own work.A person assessed as competent in this unit standard is able to:Outcome Task and evidenceObserve, report, and document changes in condition in a person receivingcare or support in a health or disability setting.1, 2 and 3 One – DemonstrationTrainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 2 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

Instructions for the trainee• Your answers to the assessment tasksneed to show the assessor that youhave a full understanding of the topic.The assessor may require you todiscuss your responses.• This assessment is “open book”, whichmeans that you can use anyinformation you wish when you arecompleting this assessment. Thisinformation may include learningmaterials, books, the internet and yourorganisation’s policies and procedures.• Your answer for Task One is a practicaldemonstration. Your assessor orverifier will observe you and completean observation checklist. Theassessor/verifier may require you toperform the task on more than oneoccasion.• For any documents you supply, removeall identifying details of the peoplereceiving services or support.• You need to show that your workcomplies with your organisation'spolicies and procedures.• If you require assistance with anyaspect of the assessment, pleasecontact your assessor.Definitions of termsThe word trainee in this assessment refersto the person being assessed. Other termsthat may be used are candidate, student oremployee.To report is to pass on information about aperson's condition to the appropriateauthority, as specified in the organisation’spolicies and procedures.Service plan is a general term thatdescribes the individual or group plan forservice delivery. This plan is developed byservice providers with the person or peoplereceiving support and their families/whānau.A service plan may include a care plan or arehabilitation plan.An organisation’s policies andprocedures are the policies and proceduresof the trainee’s employer and include ethicalcodes, standards and other organisationalrequirements.Workplace assessor or assessor meansthe person who will assess the trainee.A verifier is a workplace supervisor ormanager who understands the assessment,works closely with the trainee, and canconfirm that the trainee has performed thetask competently.AbbreviationsER refers to the evidence requirements ofthe unit standard – the evidence(descriptions, explanations, documents etc)that you must provide and/or the actions thatyou must do or demonstrate.MER means “more evidence required”.References• Careerforce workbook – US 23390Observe, report, and documentchanges in a person’s condition in ahealth or disability setting.• Your organisation’s policies andprocedures.NoteThis unit standard cannot be assessedagainst in a simulated environment. Theassessment must be carried out in theworkplace.Trainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 3 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

Task One – Observe, report, and document changes in condition in a person receiving care orsupport in a health or disability setting (demonstration) Outcomes 1, 2 and 3For this task you must demonstrate that you have:1 Observed two changes in the condition of either one person or two different people.These changes can be physical, behavioural, environmental, or emotional.Your observation must relate to:• Conditions documented in the person’s service plan.• Observations requested in the progress reports.• Changes in condition recorded in the progress reports.• Any changes in condition not previously reported.2 Reported these two changes:• Following your organisation’s policies and procedures.• Following legislative requirements and the Code of Rights.3 Documented these two changes:• Describing, in your notes, the impact of these changes on the achievement of the person’s independence goals.• Making sure that your change notes are accurate and effective. They must be legible, factual, written in permanent ink, be dated,give the time, be signed, describe condition changes, describe the response to care, and follow legislative requirements.• Following your organisation’s policies and procedures.You will be observed demonstrating this task and your observer will complete the observation checklist. You might be observed bythe assessor or by a verifier, such as your manager, supervisor or team leader who can verify that they have observed you carrying outthis type of work in your day-to-day work. If so, the assessor may contact this person to discuss this form and the responses made.Your manager/supervisor will give feedback about your involvement in observing, reporting and documenting changes in the condition of aperson/two people receiving care or support. The assessor may contact your manager/supervisor to discuss this form and the responses made.If “no” is checked on the form, a brief comment must be given.Your observer and/or assessor may also ask you questions to clarify your understanding of the tasks you are carrying out.Please refer to the observation checklist to see how your work performance will be assessed.Trainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 4 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

Observation checklist (to be completed by an observer, such as your manager, supervisor, team leader or assessor)As you carry out this practical task an observer will fill in this checklist. The observer may be your assessor or a verifier such as your manager,supervisor or team leader, who can verify that you have competently performed the task. When doing this practical task you must work within yourorganisation’s policies and procedures. You must respect the rights and culture of the person you are supporting.Observe, report, and document changes in condition in a person receivingcare or support in a health or disability settingThe trainee observed two changes in the condition of either one person or two different people.These changes can be physical, behavioural, environmental, or emotional.The trainee’s observation related to conditions documented in the person’s service plan.Assessor’s /verifier’s use onlyNotes and decision:or MERThe trainee’s observation related to observations requested in the progress reports.The trainee’s observation related to changes in condition recorded in the progress reports.The trainee’s observation related to any changes in condition not previously reported.The trainee reported these two changes following the organisation’s policies and procedures.The trainee reported these two changes following legislative requirements and the Code of Rights.The trainee documented these two changes, describing the impact of these changes on theachievement of the person’s independence goals.The trainee documented these two changes, following the organisation’s policies and procedures.Trainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 5 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

Observe, report, and document changes in condition in a person receivingcare or support in a health or disability settingThe trainee’s change notes were factual.Assessor’s /verifier’s use onlyNotes and decision:or MERThe trainee’s change notes were legible and written in permanent ink.The trainee’s change notes were dated and timed.The trainee’s change notes were signed.The trainee’s change notes described condition changes.The trainee’s change notes described the response to care.The trainee’s change notes followed legislative requirements.Verifier’s name:(if different from the assessor)Verifier’s signature:(if different from the assessor)Trainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 6 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

Assessor’s feedback on the trainee’s performanceTask One: Achieved More evidence required Assessor’s name: Date:Reassessment: Achieved More evidence required Assessor’s name: Date:Trainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 7 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

When you have finished the assessment• Please complete the trainee’s declaration below.• Please give your completed assessment and any additionalmaterial to your assessor. You might like to make a copy for yourrecords.• When you have been assessed as having achieved this unitstandard, the results will be sent to Careerforce for registeringcredits on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.• Your assessor will give your assessment material back to you.Please keep it safe.• If you wish to appeal against the assessment result or process,you should complete an “Appeal of Trainee Assessment ResultForm”. This form can be downloaded from theShortcuts/Forms/Trainee Forms section of the Careerforcewebsite www.careerforce.org.nzTrainee’s declarationI was told about and understood the assessment requirements.I have prepared my answers myself.I agree that this document can be photocopied for the purpose of moderation, as part of quality control processes.I agree that once the assessment decision has been made, my personal details and results will be sent to Careerforce for registering credits on theNew Zealand Qualifications Framework.Trainee’s signature:Trainee’s name(please print):Date:.Trainee assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 Sept 2012 8 US 23390 V2 Observe, report, and document changes...

US 23390 V2 – Observe, report, and document changes in aperson’s condition in a health or disability settingPlease complete this feedback form to help us to improve our assessments.Please respond to the questions with a tick in the relevant circle and with comments in the boxes.Did you think the assessment booklet was well laid out?Yes No SometimesDid you find the assessment questions easy to understand?What did you most like about this assessment?What did you least like about this assessment?If you could change something to improve this assessment, what would it be?Additional comments:Contact details (optional)Name:Phone:Workplace:Email:When you have completed this page, please pull it out, fold it in three, secure it with tape and send it(Freepost) to: Careerforce, PO Box 25 255, Christchurch 8144 Fax (03) 371 9285

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US 23390 V2 – Observe, report, and document changes in aperson’s condition in a health or disability settingLevel 2 Credits 2Assessment result sheet (please print)Trainee’s information (completed by trainee)Full name: ............................................................................................................................................Employer: ............................................................................................................................................NZQA number (NSN) if known: ........................................ Date of birth: ...........................................Trainee’s performance summary (completed by assessor)Assessment tasksor MER (more evidence required)Task 1Comments/feedback to the traineeAssessment resultI have assessed the trainee and confirm:The requirements have been met to demonstrate competency in US 23390 V2.Name: ......................................................................... Assessor’s number: .....................................Signed: ........................................................................ Date: ............................................................For the credits to be registered on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, send a copy of thisform to: Client Services, Careerforce, PO Box 25 255, Christchurch 8144

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