2.1 Describe how to find out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual We could find out such information relating to an individual by working in a way that puts the individual at the centre of any planning and support, we can do this be communicating with them to find out about their history, preferences and wishes. It is important that we appear and work in a non – judgemental way in order to eliminate any prejudices and / or personal feelings as to not discriminate in any way against the individual. By promoting independence and autonomy, we can also ensure equality and inclusive practice; we can do this by actively encouraging and thus empowering individuals to use their strengths and potentials. Effective communication is also vitally important as this ensures
1.2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs As a carer it is our role and responsibility to support individuals to express themselves. The way in which we do this is by assessing their needs, access information regarding their communication needs, providing the appropriate support, aids or equipment, encouraging and motivating communication, working with others and by monitoring the effectiveness of that support. Without the appropriate support the individual would be unable to express their needs or how they are feeling which can lead to both emotional and physical difficulties. By fully supporting individuals with specific communication needs we are able to support their rights. 1.3 Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication Features of
Having person-centred guidelines provides anti-discrimination practice and helps promote to each individual to their individual needs, their right to equal opportunities, independence, choice, dignity and safety. Ensuring freedom of choice. 1.3 Person-centred values should influence all aspects of social care because The Human Rights Act 1998 makes it a law and following the guidelines should ensure individuals are treated as an individual and have freedom of choice. Providing people with dignity and respect. Working alongside the guidelines of person-centred values should eliminate discrimination, abuse, lack of dignity and respect, service users making their own choices and restricting individuals being an individual.
The individual to be moved is the key person to be actively involved in decisions about the best way to carry out the moving, handling and positioning of themselves unless they are unconscious, semi-conscious or extremely confused. Care team members must discuss with the individual the method that they would feel most comfortable with. Encourage the individual to communicate the level of support they require in order for pain and discomfort to be avoided. An individual must not be moved without their consent and
Individuals have the right to communicate through their chosen method and their choice should be respected by supporting them. The individual’s rights are particularly important when using specific communication methods and language because it’s their way of communicating their needs and preferences. Communication is a basic human right. Without communication the individual is unable to realise or exercise their rights. When a person has suffered from a stroke the physical disability affects the individual’s facial muscles or vocal cords their verbal communication can be affected.
UNIT SHC34 Principles for implementing duty of care Please refer to unit assessment criteria when answering these questions. Explain what it means to have a duty of care in your own work role. (1.1) According to Wikipedia duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeable harm others. That means that we must do everything we can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritize the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment.
Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client, and all staff are aware of the current needs of the client. Communicating with someone who is non verbal or deaf can be very difficult as they cannot tell your there needs, getting used to the person is important so you gets used to different things they do to communicate with you. 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work Effective communication is to understand service user and assist them in according to that. Nothing can be done properly without a complete communication. As a care worker, if I could not be able to communicate with my service user because of communication barrier then the service would be unsuccessful.
Introduction to duty of care in health and social care settings. Understand the implications of duty of care 1.1 Define the Term 'Duty of Care'. The term duty of care is the legal obligation that you have when in the position to look after vunerable individuals to protect them from harm and support them to lead a fullfilled life working to high standards and all legistlations and policies. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affect your own work role. My duty of care is to Support vunerable adults with severe learning disabilities and complex health needs and provide them with the best possible care making sure all the individuals needs are met with a person centred approach, being aware of any issues that may arise and have the knowledge to assess situations and respond accordingly in the best interests of the clients Ensuring safety from harm and promoting independance and choice.
Service Users have the right to communicate with their own chosen method and their choice should be respected by supporting them. Communication is a basic human right. Without communication service users are unable to realize and exercise their rights. All service users have their right to “freedom of expression” (Human Rights Act 1998). If they would not be able to communicate their rights would be denied.
Cu 1530 or ct 299 Promote communications in health, social care or children’s and young people’s setting 1 understand why effective communication is important in the work settings 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate There are many rangers that an individual may have with communicating who use services that are available to meet the individual’s needs e.g. You should always respect the individuals right, while maintaining confidentiality with in your working relation ship, you must consider the individuals beliefs and any cultural views while supporting them to express their own views and opinions with in the care workers and service user working relationship, you should respect their diversity when the individual don’t have the same views or behave in the same ways you do. 1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting Communicating with your work settings may be complex. This means that it may need to be made in a different approach to the individual. The care worker will need to be aware that each individual has their own ways of interpreting what is said.