Provide Support for Sleep

Unit ID:
CCY268
Unit Code:
PT12CY053
Level:
Two
Credit Value:
2
Sector:
1.3
LDCS:
PT1
GLH:
13
Last registration date:
30/11/2028
Lower age restriction:
16
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Purpose and Aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to establish conditions suitable for sleep and support the individual to sleep.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Understand the importance of sleep.
1.1Explain how sleep contributes to an individual’s well-being.
1.2 Identify reasons why an individual may find it hard to sleep.
1.3 Describe the possible short-term and long-term effects on an individual who is unable to sleep well.
2. Be able to establish conditions suitable for sleep.
2.1Describe conditions likely to be suitable for sleep.
2.2 Minimise aspects of the environment likely to make sleep difficult for an individual.
2.3 Adjust own behaviour to contribute to a restful environment.
2.4 Describe actions to take if the behaviour or movement of others hinders an individual’s ability to sleep.
3. Be able to assist an individual to sleep.
3.1Explain the importance of a holistic approach to assisting sleep.
3.2 Encourage the individual to communicate the support they need to sleep.
3.3 Assist the individual to find a position for sleep consistent with their plan of care.
3.4 Support the individual to use aids for sleep in ways that reflect the plan of care and follow agreed ways of working.
4. Be able to monitor sleep.
4.1Establish with the individual and others how sleep will be monitored.
4.2 Record agreed observations relating to the individual’s sleep and the assistance given.
5. Know how to access information and advice about difficulties with sleep.
5.1Describe situations in which additional information or assistance about sleep would be needed.
5.2 Explain how to access additional information and assistance.

Assessment Methods:

There are no prescribed assessment methods for this unit. Assessments used should be fit for purpose for the unit and learners, and generate evidence of achievement for all the assessment criteria.

Assessment Information:

Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment.

An individual is someone requiring care or support.

Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist.

Others may include:

  • family
  • friends
  • advocates
  • line manager
  • health professionals
  • others who are important to the individual’s well-being.

If not specifically stated in the assessment information, a plural statement in any assessment criterion means a minimum of two.

Other Mappings:

Mapping to National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Knowledge and Skills Framework(KSF) for the NHS.

NOS ref: HSC216

Assessor Requirements:

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles.