Task C

The student is required to use analytical and critical thinking skills in each case:

 applying a strengths-based approach to assessment

Strength-based Actions Outcome Lead/Responsibility

approach

Case worker/client

Using client’s ability to She will be encouraged It will allow her to see
assess her own strengths to identify her strengths herself at her best, to
and inherent resources which can be used to capitalize on her
achieve her goals strengths rather than
focus on her negative
characteristics. It will
promote recovery and
wellbeing.

Using client’s strength of Her family and Family and community Case
having a close-knit family community will also be will make a significant worker/family/communit
and community included in the design of contribution to client’s y
her care plan recovery

They will provide useful Giving importance to her

information about the cultural tradition will
client respect her dignity

The client and case Working in a Case worker/client

worker will discuss collaborative way with
Working in collaborative strategies to meet her client promotes the
ways on mutually agreed goals, working out on opportunity of her to be
upon goals what is best for her co-producer of services
and support rather than
solely consumer of those
services
Analysing information about co-existing issues
Details of co-existing issues
Analysis on co-existing issues
Making evidence-based judgements about the person’s needs
Person’s needs
Aside from stroke, client has stroke, emphysema and
Parkinson’s.
She develops depression.
She is a member of indigenous community.
She shows signs of elder abuse.
 Her complex health issues can put a strain on
her mental health and financial standing. It can
lead to poverty if help is not extended to her.
 Not considering her culture into the care plan
could affect her self-esteem and dignity
 Elder abuse can have an impact on her physical
and psychological wellbeing
Treatment for emphysema and
Parkinson’s
Rehabilitation/therapy for stroke
Counseling services
Medications
Legal advice
Assistance with activities of daily living
Access to cultural activities
Advocacy services
Financial assistance
 Support groups

Evidence based judgements

Counseling can help client identify,
express and better regulate her
emotions.

Medications can help control symptoms

of her illnesses

Therapy can help client relearn simple

motor activities such as walking, sitting,
standing, lying down and the process of
switching from one type of movement
to another.

Allowing client to practice her culture

can have a positive impact on her
wellbeing