Module 6 – Household

Management, Nutrition and

Hydration Assignment – Part I

General Directions:

Household Management

A. Individual Take Home Assignment.

B. A minimum mark of 14 out of 20 (70%) must be achieved to pass.
C. The assignment will count for 20% of your final mark in Module 6.

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Due Date: ________________________________________________________

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 Household Management

In the following situations, describe the most appropriate actions or responses to be taken
by the Personal Support Worker and explain why this is correct. Your answer should reflect
knowledge of effective communication skills, the extent and limitations of your role, and an
understanding of the client’s total needs. (4 marks each)

1. You are assigned to help Mrs. Jones with her laundry and vacuuming. When you try to
do Mrs. Jones’ laundry, she tells you you’ve used too much soap, even though you have
used the correct amount according to the package. She also insists you use cold water,
even though the clothes can be washed in warm and her detergent is not recommended
for use in cold water. When you bring the clothes up from the dryer, she complains that
they are not “really clean.”

Actions/Response: (2 marks)

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Reasons: (2 marks)

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2. You are assigned to help Mrs. Smith with meals and housekeeping. Mrs. Smith has a
large collection of teacups, figurines, and glass lamps. She wants you to dust each item
separately every time you visit. This leaves no time for you to do other tasks you are
assigned.

Actions/Response: (2 marks)

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 Reasons: (2 marks)

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3. You are assigned to Mrs. Goretz. She finds it difficult to get around, and spends most of
her time in the living room looking out a small window at the birds that happen by. She
gets great enjoyment from this. In fact, it’s her only activity.

Recent rain has left this window dirty and hard to see through. Your agency’s policy says
that homemakers don’t generally clean windows, but your supervisor says the decision
is up to you.

Actions/Response: (2 marks)

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Reasons: (2 marks)

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4. You a reassigned to visit Mrs. Rice for two hours each morning. She requires help with
personal care, housekeeping, and meals. Your visits with her are busy: there’s a lot to
do. You know Mrs. Rice loves corn bread. She’s generally fussy about food, but really
enjoys this dish, and eats better when you make it. The problem is that when you make
corn bread, you don’t get all the other tasks done.

Actions/Response: (2 marks)

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 Reasons: (2 marks)

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5. You are assigned to Mrs. Prunt, who is eating poorly. One of your tasks is to encourage
her to eat. You have been to see Mrs. Prunt three times this week. She is happy with the
things you do for her, but will not allow you to make a meal. “I’m fine,” she says, “I don’t
need much to eat.” Yesterday, you tried making a more balanced lunch, but Mrs. Prunt
declined to eat it, saying she’d eat it later. Today when you came in you found the meal
in the garbage. It did not look like much, if any of the meal was eaten.

Actions/Response: (2 marks)

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Reasons: (2 marks)

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 Module 6 – Household
Management, Nutrition and
Hydration Assignment – Part II

General Directions:

Nutrition and Hydration – Meal Preparation

A. Group work: in a small group, approximately 5 people, as assigned by your instructor.

B. All group members are required to participate equally in both the planning and
presentation.
C. All members will receive the same mark providing all participants contribute equally.
D. A minimum mark of 28 out of 40 (70%) must be achieved to pass.
E. The assignment will count for 20% of your final mark in Module 6.

Name: __________________________________________________________

Due Date: _______________________________________________________

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 Your instructor will assign you a client profile that may contain: a special diet, specific
preferences/recipes to follow and/or specific religious requirements. Follow this profile
when completing your assignment.

1. Planning Phase (20 marks)

a. With your group, plan and prepare a nutritious, balanced, flavourful, and appealing
meal, based upon your assigned client profile.

b. Be sure to keep records/notes of work done in the planning stage— these must be
submitted to your instructor when you have completed the assignment.

c. Use a variety of sources such as cookbooks, recipes, pamphlets, etc., and be sure to
list them on your assignment. Include a copy of the recipe you have chosen and be
prepared to submit an alternate recipe that could be used to replace one of the
dishes you have selected. Be sure your recipes are clear and legible, follow a logical
sequence, and are complete.

2. Presentation Phase (20 marks)

In a class presentation, you will be asked to:

a. Present your meal, keeping in mind the following criteria:

i. Attractiveness (including table setting)
ii. Adhering to client’s wishes contained in the client profile

b. Describe the process involved in preparation including:

i. Techniques
ii. Special handling
iii. Timing

c. Briefly present your alternate recipe in discussion form: it is not necessary to actually
prepare this dish. A copy of this recipe should be included in the material you will
submit to your instructor.

d. Allow time for questions from your audience.

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