Final Competency Assessment

Scenario: 1

At 21:15, Mark refused to return to his room and stated,

“You can’t make me.”

Staff encouraged discussion and offered choices.

Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

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Scenario 2

At 19:45, Sarah became visibly upset after a phone call with her mother and began crying in the lounge area. She shouted,
“She never listens to me!”
Staff approached calmly and offered emotional support.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 3

At 07:30, Jay refused to get ready for school and remained in bed, stating,
“I’m not going. It’s pointless.”
Staff attempted to encourage attendance and offered reassurance.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 4

At 22:10, Liam was heard arguing with another young person in the hallway and raised his voice, saying,
“Stay out of my business!”
Staff intervened to de-escalate the situation.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 5

At 16:20, Aisha returned from school and threw her bag on the floor, stating,
“I hate that place.”
She refused to engage in conversation initially. Staff gave her space before re-approaching.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 6

At 20:05, Daniel refused to take his prescribed medication and said,
“I don’t need it.”
Staff explained the importance of the medication and offered support.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 7

At 18:30, Chloe became anxious during dinner time and began pacing around the dining area. She stated,
“There’s too many people here.”
Staff offered reassurance and an alternative quieter space.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 8

At 21:50, Ethan repeatedly left his bedroom after being asked to settle for the night and stated,
“I’m not tired.”
Staff used calm prompts and reminders of the bedtime routine.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 9

At 15:10, Mia refused to complete her homework and pushed her workbook away, stating,
“It’s too hard.”
Staff offered support and broke the task into smaller steps.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 10

At 17:40, Noah became frustrated during a board game and knocked the pieces onto the floor, stating,
“This is stupid.”
Staff addressed the behaviour and supported emotional regulation.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.

Scenario 11

At 23:05, Ella was observed using her mobile phone after lights out. When reminded of the rules, she responded,
“Everyone else does it.”
Staff reinforced boundaries and expectations.

Task:
Write a professional care note using the 6-part formula.