Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Health of the Older Person - Kaiāwhina-led Non-complex Support Plan Review (Micro-credential)
Qualification Type Micro-credential
Level 3
Credits 3
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Support for the Older Person
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this micro-credential is to empower Kaiāwhina to undertake a comprehensive non-complex individual support plan review for support of an older adult living in the community. Kaiāwhina will complete this micro-credential under guidance from a Registered Nurse (RN).
Graduate profile
On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners/ākonga will be able to undertake a comprehensive non-complex individual support plan review for support of older adults living in the community.

Kaiāwhina, under the direction and delegation of a RN, will utilise effective communication strategies for understanding individual needs during reviews and document support requirements.

Learners/ākonga will have knowledge of:
- Mātauranga Māori, Te Ao Māori, Te Whare Tapa Whā and Whānau.
- Effective communication strategies including whakawhanaungatanga, to gain insight into a person's needs.
- InterRAI tool, Case Mix model of support, and principles of Restorative Care.
- Holistic areas of review within a non-complex service review.
- Delegation, direction, and escalation.

Learners/ākonga will be skilled in:
- Applying a non-complex review tool of a support plan.
- Creating SMART goals and required documentation.
- Applying the Stop and Watch tool for escalation when concerns are identified in the non-complex review process.
Education pathways
N/A
Employment pathways
N/A
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
It is expected that Kaiāwhina must:
1. Be working with older people within communities under the direction and delegation of a RN.

2. Have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with strands in Healthcare Assistance; Integrated Practice (Family and Whānau Harm); Newborn Hearing Screening; Orderly Services; Support Work; Vision Hearing Screening; and Whānau, Kin and Foster Care (Level 3) [Ref:2470] and/or the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Community Health Work; Disability Support; Diversional Therapy; Mental Health and Addiction Support; and Whānau, Community and Social Services (Level 4) [Ref: 2992].

3. Have completed the following unit standards:
* Unit standard 23925 - Support, mentor, and facilitate a person to maintain and maximise independence in a health or wellbeing setting. (Level 3, 6 credits).
and
* Unit standard 26974 - Describe interaction, supports, and reporting for people with dementia in a health or wellbeing setting. (Level 3, 8 credits)

or
* Unit standard 28563 - Provide person-centred care when supporting a person with early-stage dementia in a health or wellbeing setting. (Level 3, 8 credits)
Education Organisation My Skill Limited
Developed By Toitu te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 5038
Status Current
Created June 2024
Next Review June 2026
Content
On successful completion learners/ākonga, under the direction and delegation of a RN, will be able to:
1. Apply effective communication strategies to document needs in a support plan, and communicate service allocation outcomes to the person and/or their whanau.
2. Apply risk and escalation procedures whilst working with older adults, and within the scope of practice.
3. Develop a comprehensive non-complex support plan review underpinned by Māori world views.

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