Admit a Resident

ACSF Assessment tasks

Admit a resident

Target core skills

This task covers ASCF:

Reading at Level 3
Writing at Level 2.

Target audience

This task has been developed for the Aged care industry.

Content coverage

The task requires the candidate to interpret information in a narrative text and then use that information to complete written questions. Demonstration of understanding will be enhanced by the candidate’s ability to infer information from the text and by drawing on prior knowledge and experience to give meaning to the scenario.

Instructions to assessor

This task requires the candidate to:

read a scenario about an resident being admitted to an aged care facility (Part A)
write information on an ‘Admitting resident form’, based on the information in Part A (Part B).

Ensure the candidate understands the task before commencing.
For the learner to be rated at level 2 in Writing, you would expect to see the following:

notes regarding damaged knee and ankle, and need for exercise in comments section of ‘Physical abilities/disabilities’
a note about the possibility of lots of change leading to confusion in the comments section of ‘Mental status’
a note about the possibility of developing an interest in cards in the comments section of ‘Interests’.

ACSF mapping

Question / ACSF skill level indicator / Domains of Communication
Part A
1 /
3.03
2.05 2.06 (limited evidence) / Workplace and employment and/or
Education and training
2 / 3.03
2.05 2.06 (limited evidence)
3 / 3.04
Part B / 3.03 3.04
2.05 (limited evidence) 2.06

Note: Form B is based on ‘Key It In’, Commonwealth of Australia, 2005.

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Admit a resident

Part A

Mr Andrew John Stephens moved into Carlton Manor two days ago. He is 82 years old – born on New Year’s Day – and describes himself as being in ‘tiptop’ condition. He likes to be called ‘AJ’. His walking is limited and is characterised by a pronounced limp, the result of a number of (right) knee operations over the last 15 or so years. His left ankle is also significantly damaged from contact sport in his earlier years, and this causes him pain. He is very reluctant though to take any pain killers and says he needs to be encouraged to do gentle exercise to avoid further damage. He is on medication for cholesterol and takes aspirin as a precautionary measure. Three years ago he received ongoing treatment for an enlarged prostate and is under observation for that condition, which causes him some discomfort and inconvenience when urinating.

Mr Stephens had a successful career in government ranks and indicated in the interview that he would be keen to be on any resident committees at Carlton Manor. He is alert with a good command of English, his first language. He also speaks and understands a little French. He reads the newspaper (normal print size) each day and enjoys discussing current affairs, and watching current affairs and documentaries on TV. He says he sometimes forgets names and dates and can become confused if there is a lot of change. Mr Stephens does not have any particular hobbies, nor does he like physical exercise. He says he played enough football in his youth to last him a lifetime. It was interesting that, on invitation, he joined the regular ladies’ card group both afternoons that he was there and seemed to enjoy the experience.

Mr Stephens describes himself as having a very healthy appetite and likes a broad range of foods. He enjoys a glass of sweet white wine with dinner.

What do you think Carlton Manor is?

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Who do you think is the audience for this bio of Mr Stephens?

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Explain in your own words what you think the following phrases mean:

a)tiptop condition ______

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b)contact sport ______

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c)pronounced limp ______

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d)precautionary measure ______

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Part B: Admit a resident form

Carlton Manor
This form must be completed within three days of the resident arriving at Carlton Manor. Information from this form will be used for the more in-depth assessment of the resident.
Family name:
First name:
Date of birth:
First language:
Past occupation:
Major illnesses or disabilities:
Physical abilities/disabilities
 Use of both arms
 Use of one arm only
 Cannot use arms
 Use of both legs
 Cannot walk
Comments(must be completed):______
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Communication ability
 Able to speak
 Understands speech
 Able to read
 Normal print
 Large print
Comments(must be completed):______
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Mental status
Alert
Withdrawn
Confused
Needs direction
Short term memory loss
Long term memory loss
Comments(must be completed):______
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Interests
Entertainment /  / Physical activities / 
Music/community singing / Gardening
Films / Walking
Radio / Gentle exercise
Television / Bowling
Intellectual /  / Arts and crafts / 
Reading / Needlework
Crosswords / Painting
Bingo / Ceramics/pottery
Cards / Knitting
Social / 
Committees
Day trips
Sitting in the garden
Clubs

Comments(must be completed):______

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Name: ______Date: ______

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