An Approach That Builds on Each Person's Abilities

Receiving assistance does not mean losing all independence. Whenever circumstances allow, people can be encouraged to participate in activities they can still perform.

This participation can help maintain their abilities, build self-confidence, and keep them actively involved in their daily lives.

This approach is an important part of CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program, where students learn to support people in ways that respect their abilities, needs, and individual pace.

Providing Support Without Taking Over

An important principle of assisting is to offer the help someone needs without automatically doing everything for them.

Depending on their abilities, people may be able to participate in personal hygiene, mobility, dressing, or eating.

By encouraging people to perform the tasks they can still do, Patient Service Associates help maintain their independence while respecting their pace and limitations.

Helping People Maintain Their Abilities

Independence is not determined by a person's health alone.

It can also be influenced by the opportunities people have to use their abilities in everyday life.

Even small actions can help maintain certain abilities, build confidence, and contribute to well-being.

Patient Service Associates can play an important role by encouraging participation whenever appropriate.

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Respecting Each Person's Pace

Everyone has different abilities and circumstances.

Some people may be able to perform many activities independently, while others require more assistance.

Patient Service Associates adapt their approach according to each person's abilities, health, and individual needs.

This personalized approach helps ensure that assistance is safe, respectful, and appropriate for each situation.

Participation Can Help Build Confidence

When people participate in activities of daily living, they can maintain greater control over their surroundings and the tasks they perform.

This involvement can help preserve self-esteem and strengthen the trusting relationship with the people supporting them.

It also contributes to a more person-centred approach in which the individual remains actively involved in the assistance they receive.

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A Skill Developed During Training

CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program prepares students to adapt their approach to each person's abilities.

Through courses, hands-on labs, and practicums, students learn to assess different situations, encourage participation when appropriate, and provide assistance that supports independence, comfort, and quality of life.

This approach helps prepare them to enter the workforce with a practical understanding of the principles guiding assistance to people with a variety of needs.

A Profession That Recognizes People's Abilities

Encouraging participation does not mean asking people to do more than they can.

Instead, it means recognizing what they can do and supporting those abilities in ways that respect their condition, needs, and goals.

By taking this approach, Patient Service Associates help preserve people's independence, dignity, and quality of life while providing assistance that is truly centred on the person.

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