Development activities - to reduce risk of injury to person undertaking the activity. Invasive treatment, managing wounds - reduce risk of infection. Planning changes in support arrangements - reduce risk of distress or concern.Risk assesments should never be used as a reason to prevent people from making choices, they are to protect and to ensure that risks are reduced. 2.Everyone has a right to take risks but as a care worker you have a responsibility to keep people safe and my duties to keep them and others safe and your rights not to be put at risk. 3.Because situations and circumstances can change.
I can also refer to service users care plans or ask my manager for training on things I may find difficult. To develop a personal development plan I would ask my manager for assistance and would also involve any family members or advocates for advice and information. Personal choice for the person the plan involves is imperative to make it correct. I have recently completed a dementia awareness course this made me more aware of the different behaviours and
Being compassionate is one of the most important traits a CENA must have. In the work place, a CENA may work in many saddening settings which may include working with the terminally ill and the elderly. In order for the aide to give the most effective care to the resident or patient, he or she must want to help. They would treat the patient as if it was their own family in this kind of predicament. They must have the passion to help others to get back to their everyday lives or for some, help them learn to live with their illness.
* 1.2 Lack of communication in the workplace can result in relationships being strained and unfulfilled, it is very important that there is good communication between all members of staff as this ensures things run well and mistakes are not made and things are not overlooked. It also enables us to work effectively with each other. * 2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 Reading care plans is always a good start when establishing the individual’s communication needs and preferences, if the service user is new to your home then either ask the previous carers or the service users friends and family as they are likely to know and can pass this information to you, this also enables you to put this information in your own care plans for the individual. If the service user is not new to the home but you are, ask other staff how they communicate with them. When promoting effective communication you should ensure that you have all the information on how the individual prefers to communicate, and to be very aware of the environment, ensure there are no distractions, for you or the service user.
This will show that the company cares about its workers and their loved ones. The families would need emotional and mental support, and need someone to talk to, the company should make sure that there was a grief counselor on site to help the families manage through the hard time. It would be best to keep the media and other people out of the loop and give the families the respect and choice if they want to talk to anyone instead of deciding for them or letting the media in the families’ business. Normally when delivering this kind of message many others such as media outlets will want to know and this can cause family members to be upset or angered about the invasion of privacy. The company would want to keep the situation calm and organized not some crazed media
As a health care provider emotional support should be provided by listening, focusing, responding from your gut and leaving hope in tack. It is important to recognize that some depression is normal although, when it begins to interfere with activities of daily living the patient or their family member may need to be referred to a psychiatrist for psychotherapy and anti-depressants. If a patient reaches the acceptance stage the health care provider is able to help select treatment options that best suit the patient and family members as well help them gain access to needed health care providers and or appropriate care settings. Aide in any funeral arrangements they may want to make. Assist with saying good-byes
Depending on the underlying forces, distress can sometime be dealt with by physical means, such as, an immediate removal from the cause such as taking a break from work or from caring for a difficult, very ill, demanding relative. Once the trigger or cause of distress is known, talk to the person and ask them how they feel that distress can be reduced or prevented. Involving the person will show that you respect and value them. People are different and cope with things in different ways, so it is vital to involve them in decision making. You could suggest that the person keeps a diary of their feelings.
Everything you do must be in their best interest and protect them from harm in every sense including but by no means restricted to, physical, emotional, financial and medical. I must report any risks I come across to a manager or supervisor; this can include poor working practices by other members of staff, equipment, other individuals, the working environment and even family members. Failure to report these would be seen as negligence on my part and could even result in prosecution. 2.1 Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s right. A potential dilemma could be the client not wanting to visit the hospital when the client has been medically advised that it is essential for them to do so, refusal of medication or any time the service user exercises their rights, to choose or refuse, that could potentially cause harm to themselves or others.
You need to be a good listener, patient and be prepared to put in the effort as it can sometimes be very frustrating especially if there are communication difficulties. You need to be prepared to support them on activities of their choice and have fun with them. Regular keyworker sessions should be carried out with the individual on every aspect of there life including things that they may be finding difficult. It is important that the individual is aware that you are a member of staff who is there to support them, you need to be careful not to over step the mark. Never agree to keep secrets, never buy the individual presents and do not see the individual in your own personal time.
According to the family system model, the therapist will see Conrad’s family as a patient unit. Conrad’s family feels ashamed about Conrad’s problem. The family will first be provided psycho education about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. It is hoped that they will adopt a more positive attitude about the disorder and be more willing to share their problems with their family and friends. Lack of communication is another problem that exists in the family.