HSW’s assist clients with all activities or routines of daily living. Students will learn how to care for the
ill, disabled, injured and/or confused client. Frailness, dignity and levels of dependence will be
considered. Personal hygiene includes oral care, perineal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bed making,
shaving, hair care, and skin care. It includes mobility considerations and involves personal safety, self esteem and dignity. The foundation of this module is humanistic health care.