Nutritional Support Awareness Residential Care Training Resources

Residential Care - Nutritional Support Awareness

This pack introduces 'nutritional support' for learners and staff new to the role of care work. It details what nutritional support is and key aspects to be considered for each individual receiving care.

The presentation is in sections - the first section is for all staff.

Presentation, Handouts x 3, End of session multiple choice assessments x 3

All files editable.

Overall Aim:​ This awareness session aims to ensure all residential care staff understand their role in supporting residents’ nutritional needs, maintaining mealtime safety and promoting well-being through good nutrition and hydration​

Learning Objectives:​

Identify the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining residents’ health and well-being.​

Recognise the roles and responsibilities of care staff, kitchen teams and floor workers in supporting residents’ dietary needs and mealtime safety​

Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in meal preparation, assistance and environment management by answering multiple-choice assessment questions correctly.​

Presentation (60 slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Roles of Different Staff in Supporting Resident's Nutrition​
Section - All Staff General Awareness
Impact of Good Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing​
Risks of Malnutrition and Dehydration​
Role of Staff in Promoting Nutrition​
Balanced Diet Principles​
Special Dietary Considerations​
The Importance of Individualised Care Plans​
Section - Care Staff:Supporting Residents with Nutrition​
Signs of Malnutrition and Dehydration​
Recognising Changes in Appetite and Weight​
Records and Reporting Changes in Appetite and Weight​
Importance of Food and Fluid Monitoring​
Records and Reporting for Food and Fluid Monitoring​
Encouraging Independence and Dignity​
Practical Assistance Techniques ​
Supporting Residents with Swallowing Difficulties​
Signs of Dehydration ​
Dehydration Prevention Strategies​
Encouraging Fluid Intake Throughout the Day​
Role of Care Staff in Monitoring Hydration​
Section - Kitchen Staff: Safe and Appropriate Meal preparation Awareness
Ensuring Balanced Meals Tailored to Resident Needs​
Modifying Food Textures for Residents with Swallowing Difficulties​
Preventing Cross-Contamination for Allergies and Dietary Restrictions​
Importance of Visually Appealing, Appetising Meals​
Adapting Meals to Individual Preferences and Cultural Needs​
Section - Floor Staff: Creating a Positive Mealtime Environment
Importance of a Calm, Welcoming Atmosphere​
Ensuring Tables, Chairs and Utensils Are Accessible and Clean​
Assisting Residents in Getting to and from the Dining Area Safely​
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls During Mealtimes​
Cleaning Up Spills to Maintain Hygiene and Safety​
Supporting Infection Control and Food Hygiene Best Practices​
Section: Bringing it all Together​
How Care Staff, Kitchen Teams and Floor Workers Collaborate with Different Aspects of Nutritional Support​
Importance of Communication in Meeting Residents’ Dietary Needs​
Reporting Concerns and Following Organisational Procedures​
Section - Summary of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
Handouts x 3
End of Session Assessment (Multiple Choice) x 3

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