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Continence Care Dignity

Read the care-setting guide and scenarios. Answer using respectful, person-centred language. This worksheet is for learning: follow workplace procedures and seek guidance from a qualified supervisor when providing care.

A respectful approach

Dignity in continence care means protecting a person's privacy, choices, comfort and self-worth. Ask before assisting, explain what will happen, use the person's preferred language, and provide only the help they want and need. Follow the person's care plan and workplace procedures. Use hand hygiene and appropriate protective equipment; help the person clean and dry their skin promptly after an episode. Report new pain, persistent redness, broken skin or other concerns to the appropriate health professional. Never diagnose or apply products outside your training or the care plan.

1.A person says, “I can manage most of this myself, but please stay nearby.” Which response best supports dignity and choice?

“I’ll do everything quickly so you don’t have to worry.”
“Of course. I’ll stay nearby, give you privacy, and help if you ask.”
“Everyone needs the same kind of help.”
“I’ll leave now and won’t check back.”

2.Before helping someone transfer to the toilet, name two safety checks you should make, following their care plan and your training.

3.A resident has had an episode of incontinence and their skin looks red. Choose the safest first response.

Rub the area firmly and apply any cream available.
Respectfully assist with prompt cleaning and drying as directed by the care plan, then report the redness to the appropriate staff member.
Leave the person until the next scheduled check.
Diagnose the cause and change the person's care plan.

4.A person declines help with toileting at this moment. Write one respectful response and one next step that respects their choice while keeping support available.

5.Complete the care principle: Ask for before assisting.

6.Complete the care principle: Protect .

7.Complete the care principle: Allow enough for the person to do what they can independently.

8.Kai is embarrassed after needing continence support. Write two practical ways a support worker can protect Kai’s privacy and self-worth during and after care.

9.True or false: If a person uses a continence aid, they no longer need opportunities to use the toilet or support to maintain their mobility.

TrueFalse

10.During care, a person reports pain and you notice broken skin. What should you do, and what should you avoid doing?

11.A visitor asks why a person needs continence support. What is the most appropriate response?

Explain the person’s care details so the visitor understands.
Say that personal care information is private, and check with the person or follow the organisation’s privacy procedure.
Make a joke to reduce embarrassment.
Ask another resident to explain.

12.In 2–3 sentences, explain why person-centred continence care considers both safety and independence, rather than focusing only on completing a task quickly.