Trainee Assessment
Dementia:
Related behaviours
Unit standard
23923 Demonstrate knowledge of behaviour
presented by people living with dementia in a health
or wellbeing setting
Version
Level
Credits
6
4
4
Your name:
Your workplace:
Your date of birth:
NSN number (if you know it):
Declaration
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I was told about and understand the assessment requirements and appeals process.
I have prepared my answers myself.
Any evidence I have provided as my own, I produced myself.
I understand that this assessment may be used for moderation and quality control purposes.
I understand that when I achieve this unit standard my result will be registered with the
New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
I confirm the above declaration:
Yes
No
Date:
Assessment summary (completed by assessor)
Trainee’s performance summary
Assessment tasks
Assessor’s signature
Date achieved
Task 1: Managing behaviours
Task 2: Strategies
Task 2: Verification
Unit standard results
I have assessed the trainee and confirm the requirements have been met to demonstrate
competency in:
Unit standard
23923 Demonstrate knowledge of behaviour
presented by people living with dementia in a
health or wellbeing setting
Version
Level
Credits
6
4
4
Assessor’s name:
Assessor’s number:
Signature:
Date:
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Trainee information
Before you start
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The assessor/verifier will meet with you and talk about what you need to do.
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Read through the Careerforce workplace learning and assessment guide if you need more
information about the assessment process.
As you go
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Answer all questions.
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Follow the instructions for each task.
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If you answer by writing, you may write either electronically or by hand.
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If you answer verbally, your assessor will write your answer(s) or may use a voice recorder.
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Your assessor or verifier will use the checklists in this Trainee Assessment when they observe
your work.
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If you need help with this assessment, please contact your assessor.
When you finish
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Make sure you have completed any parts where the assessor/verifier has said you need to
do more work.
Appeals
If you wish to appeal against the assessment result or process, talk to your assessor. If you are
still not satisfied, you can appeal to Careerforce by completing the assessment result appeal
form that can be found online at www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/forms
Feedback
Careerforce regularly reviews our assessment and learning resources. As a user, we would
appreciate feedback on how you found it. Feedback can be provided to Careerforce via:
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our online feedback form at www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/resource-assessment-feedback
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email to [email protected]
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Definitions
Dementia is a term that covers a group of different illnesses in which there is a progressive and
irreversible loss of mental functioning that results in a decline in the person’s ability to think,
reason and remember. A feature of dementia is the individual and changing nature of the
cognitive, functional, behavioural and psychological effects that occur.
A communication partner is a person who the person living with dementia prefers to
communicate with. This person may be a spouse, family/whānau member, staff member or
friend.
Verification is a process undertaken by a verifier and/or assessor. They may verify authenticity,
the validity of evidence and/or the trainee’s workplace performance.
Culture includes but is not limited to cultures based upon:
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age.
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class.
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disability.
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ethnicity.
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gender.
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sexual orientation.
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cultures can include identification with a culture through birth, adoption, genealogy or
whakapapa.
Assessment note
Candidates’ practice must reflect appropriate values, processes, and protocols in relation to
working with Māori, Pasifika and/or people of other cultures, in a range of settings and
environments. In this assessment candidates must describe working with a Māori or Pasifika
person or a person from a culture other than their own.
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Task 1: Managing behaviours
For this task you will describe behaviours that may be present in a person with dementia whom
you have observed. You must describe the factors that have could have influenced or triggered
those behaviours, the strategy you used to manage those behaviours and why you chose that
strategy.
1 Describe four behaviours presented by people living with dementia.
Behaviours may include:
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sundowning.
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wandering.
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aggressive behaviour.
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rummaging.
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hoarding.
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catastrophic reactions.
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disinhibitions.
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sexually inappropriate behaviour.
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other.
First behaviour:
Second behaviour:
Third behaviour:
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Fourth behaviour:
2 Describe six factors that influence or trigger these behaviours.
Factors may include, but are not limited to:
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changes in the brain.
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anxiety.
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environment.
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service limitations.
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approach by other people.
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medication.
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dealing with losses.
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challenges to self-esteem and dignity.
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dealing with loss and grief.
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infection.
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physical needs.
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life experiences.
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cultural factors.
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premorbid personality.
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Sensory issues.
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other.
First factor:
Second factor:
Third factor:
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Fourth factor:
Fifth factor:
Sixth factor:
Task 1: Assessor’s feedback to trainee
When the assessor agrees that you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on
the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment.
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Task 2: Strategies
For this task you need to apply six strategies to positively manage behaviour presented by each
of two people living with dementia. One of these two must be a family/whānau of Māori,
Pasifika or a culture other than your own.
Complete all the written parts of this task before asking your verifier to complete the
verification checklist.
1 Describe each of the six strategies you applied to positively manage
behaviour presented by each of two people living with dementia
The strategies may include:
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behavioural strategies (diversion).
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individualised personal plans.
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safe social and physical environment.
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avoidance of triggers.
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time out.
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communication techniques.
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staff education and training.
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debriefing.
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stress management.
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keeping a behaviour log to identify trends and patterns.
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complementary therapies.
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other.
First family/whānau (from Māori, Pasifika or a culture other than your own):
First strategy:
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Second strategy:
Third strategy:
Fourth strategy:
Fifth strategy:
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Sixth strategy:
Second person:
First strategy:
Second strategy:
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Third strategy:
Fourth strategy:
Fifth strategy:
Sixth strategy:
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Verification
Ask your verifier to complete the verification checklist. Read the checklist so that you know
what is being verified.
Your verifier is likely to be your workplace supervisor, manager, team leader or assessor. They
must be a person who has observed you work over a period of time and can confirm that you
have completed the tasks to the standard required. Your assessor may contact your verifier to
discuss their comments.
Verification
Note to verifier:
You have been asked to complete this verification as the supervisor/manager of the trainee.
You must have observed the trainee working over a period of time.
You need to be confident that the information the trainee has provided in Task 2 Question 1 is
correct, and that the trainee consistently performs to the standards listed in the checklist
below.
If you agree that the trainee meets these standards, please tick the boxes below. If you do not
agree, please discuss the requirements with the trainee. Please comment on the trainee’s
performance. The assessor may wish to contact you to discuss this verification.
The trainee:
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applied six strategies to positively manage behaviour of each of two people
living with dementia.
Comment on the trainee’s performance
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demonstrated appropriate values, processes, and protocols in relation to
working with Māori, Pasifika and/or people from other cultures.
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Add any further comments on the trainee’s performance
If you are a verifier, please give your details as the assessor may wish to contact you.
Verifier’s name:
Designation:
Signature:
Date:
Contact details
(phone/email):
Task 2: Assessor’s feedback to trainee
When the assessor agrees that you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on
the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment.
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