A Profession That Helps Maintain Quality of Life

Loss of independence can affect people of any age. It may be temporary or permanent and can result from illness, injury, disability, or aging.

When someone has difficulty performing certain activities of daily living, Patient Service Associates or Orderlies provide assistance adapted to their circumstances while helping them maintain their existing abilities.

Supporting people with different levels of independence is an important part of CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program, where students develop the skills needed to assist people in a variety of health and social services settings.

Assistance Adapted to Individual Needs

Loss of independence affects everyone differently.

Some people may need occasional support, while others require more extensive assistance with their daily activities.

Patient Service Associates adapt their approach to provide the appropriate level of support while encouraging people to remain as independent as possible.

Helping People Maintain Their Abilities

Supporting someone does not mean doing everything for them.

Whenever possible, Patient Service Associates encourage people to participate in activities they can still perform.

This approach can help maintain functional abilities, build confidence, and support quality of life.

👉 Learn more: Why Do Patient Service Associates Need to Encourage People's Participation?

Respecting Each Person's Pace and Daily Routines

Everyone experiences a loss of independence differently.

Patient Service Associates take each person's pace, daily routines, and preferences into account to provide respectful, personalized assistance.

This approach helps build trust and keeps the person at the centre of decisions and interactions that affect them.

👉 Learn more: Why Do Patient Service Associates Need to Respect People's Daily Routines?

Collaborating With Care Teams

Supporting people with a loss of independence often involves several professionals.

Patient Service Associates collaborate with other members of the care team to contribute to assistance that is consistent, safe, and responsive to each person's changing needs.

This collaboration helps support continuity of services and the overall quality of the assistance provided.

A Skill Developed During Training

CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program prepares students to support people with varying levels of independence.

Through courses, hands-on labs, and practicums, students develop the skills needed to adapt their approach, help people maintain their abilities, and provide assistance with respect, professionalism, and compassion.

This training prepares them to support people with a variety of needs in different care settings.

Helping People Maintain as Much Independence as Possible

A loss of independence does not define a person.

Patient Service Associates provide the support people need while encouraging the abilities they retain and respecting their individual choices.

Through their regular presence and person-centred approach, they help preserve quality of life, comfort, dignity, and as much independence as possible.

Explore Further

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