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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Promote activities of daily living for clients with a disability or a chronic condition 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
260479  Promote activities of daily living for clients with a disability or a chronic condition 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Rehabilitative Health/Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  9 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will enable learners to give assistance to persons living with a disability or chronic illness to become independent in activities of daily living. Activities of daily living are applied for individuals to age and level of incapacitation. The health worker is able to teach clients with disabilities and related chronic illnesses in self care, household and social/recreational activities.

The types of problems giving rise to disability include, but are not limited to, those pertaining to sight, movement, feeling and touch, hearing and understanding, speaking, learning, sphincter control, breathing, pain.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining and describing the different components of activities of daily living (ADL).
  • Evaluating the person's ability to perform ADL.
  • Implementing and integrating different strategies in ADL.
  • Designing, developing, monitoring and evaluating an appropriate programme to assist the person in implementing ADL. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 1, ABET Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1, ABET Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain and describe the different components of activities of daily living (ADL). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The three categories of ADL are described and explained in relation to a disability or related chronic illness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    ADL includes but is not limited to self-care, household and social leisure activities.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The activities available in the client's community and the way in which these activities are carried out within the different age groups is described with examples in relation to own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of doing ADL for a healthy lifestyle is discussed with examples of their benefits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The stages of progression of HIV/AIDS and the role of ADL at each stage is described in basic terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A simple activity analysis is conducted to determine how activities are carried out and what would need to be included in person's ADL programme. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Evaluate the client's ability to perform ADL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The client's ability to carry out ADL activities in relation to own disability are observed to determine his/her capacity to implement an ADL programme. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The assessment procedure in the WHO document "Training in the community for people with a disability".
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effects of the client's problem and disability are determined in relation to the impact on significant others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The problems identified are listed and prioritised according to the needs of the client and significant others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The degree of assistance and training needed is determined in order to design an appropriate ADL programme. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The factors influencing the degree of assistance include, but are not limited to, total care; assisted activity performance including supervision; use of an assistive device.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The circumstances which may require referral of the client to other professionals are identified with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement and integrate different strategies in ADL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Energy conservation strategies are analysed and implemented in carrying out ADL. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Those requiring energy conservation strategies include, but are not limited to, persons with disabilities related to HIV/AIDS, the four stages thereof and pain thresholds in each stage, other disabilities such as seeing, hearing, speaking, moving, feeling (poor sensation), learning, breathing.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A suitable balanced routine of ADL is planned together with the client and significant other. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Teaching strategies in helping a client to become independent in ADL are identified in relation to disability. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Design, develop, monitor and evaluate an appropriate programme to assist the client in implementing ADL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An appropriate programme of assistance in ADL is designed in relation to identified disability and extent of disability. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Programmes include but are not limited to self-care, household activities and social and recreational activities.
  • Self-care tasks include but are not limited to eating, dressing, washing self, brushing teeth, going to the toilet, nail and skin care.
  • Household activities include but are not limited to preparing food, cooking, sweeping, washing the floor, dishes and clothes, ironing clothes, making beds, collecting and carrying water and fire wood, growing vegetables, shopping and using money.
  • Social and recreational activities include but are not limited to music, choir, handicrafts, dance, drum majorettes, soccer, netball, community meetings, support groups, burial society, women's groups.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A client is assisted in identifying personal household tasks and how to be independent in relation to proportion of disability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The client is assisted in the selection of suitable social and recreational activities within the community according to own problems and interests. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Problems identified in implementing self care, household and recreational/social tasks are identified and relevant assistive devices and precautionary measures are implemented to help the client in completing the respective tasks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Client's ADL programme is monitored and evaluated regularly to determine continuing suitability and adapted when necessary. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • World Health Organisation programme in the Community for people with disabilities.
  • How to evaluate the person's ability to perform ADL.
  • How to implement and integrate different strategies in ADL.
  • Design, develop, monitor and evaluate an appropriate programme to assist the person in implementing ADL. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with the community and with others in a multidisciplinary team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities to work effectively within the context of their communities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect organise and evaluate information and resources with respect to activities of daily living. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with the person with a disability, HIV/AIDS or other chronic condition, the family, social group, health team and community in order to facilitate improved participation in activities of daily living. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and the impact of dependence in activities of daily living on these systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    It is strongly recommended that learners must have been found competent in the following unit standards or demonstrate equivalent experience prior to learning this Unit Standard:
  • ID 260481: Create an awareness of disability and disability issues in a community.
  • ID 117017: Provide information about TB and Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS).
  • ID 117498: Demonstrate knowledge of the provision and implementation of primary health care within the community.
  • ID 110044: Collect information to support a community needs assessment.
  • ID 260597: Provide information about HIV and AIDS and treatment options in community care and support situations.
  • ID 119567: Perform Basic life support and first Aid procedures.

    Credit Justification:

    Activity; Hours; Credits:
  • Classroom Learning; 30 Hours; 3 Credits.
  • On the job learning, site visits, and clinical accompaniment; 50 Hours; 5 Credits.
  • Self Directed learning; 10 Hours; 1 Credits.

    Total: 90 Hours; 9 credits. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  64749   National Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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