Strategies to help Max feel a part of the centre – create a sense of belonging even when Jesse is away Bring him things that he likes. Always listen to his side of the argument, and make him feel valued. Initiate friendships with peers. Involve the games or play together. Do things which everyone should do, like pick up the toys and put them back.
Particularly important: They help to fulfil a person’s basic need for love and belonging. They also help to define a person’s identity. People with a dementia are no different. In fact, the comfort and warmth a relationship can bring can help preserve and improve their sense of well-being Relationships with others: Possible emotions: To include a person’s partner; family and friends; members of the community they lived within; other residents within the care home Denial, avoidance, blame Support the family and friends: Drawing upon the knowledge of the family can help family members to continue to feel useful; encourage family and friends to participate in activities; invite them to become involved in the care home’scarers’/relatives’ support group; for example find out the contact details of their local branch of Alzheimer’s Society; provide family and friends with as much information about their loved one as possible; make the care home a welcoming and comfortable environment for visitors; try not to judge or label families; respect their feelings. Work together Share ideas for best practice; record useful information; discuss person-centred care in handovers and team meetings; talk about how care staff should handle and view certain situations; involve all the people involved in a person’s care; set a positive example and challenge examples of bad practice in other staff where it occurs; look for signs of ill-being in colleagues; set personal differences aside – apply personcentredness to all relationships at work.
Identify and know about any codes of practice relevant to your work. A code of practice gives helpful guidance and lays down the standards expected to support good practice. a) Think of a particular situation when you were able to treat children, young people, their families and their care crs with respect. I was able to go on supervised contact with a young person whereby they went to visit their parents at their family home. I was able to treat both the young person and their parents with respect by ensuring that I allowed for them both to have time to talk amongst themselves rather than me involving myself entirely in their conversation.
This is where I will use positive communication skills such as listening, open ended questions and keeping my tone of voice low and soft this can help the resident feel at ease. Relationships in the work place can become stronger when effective communication is in place. Whilst in the work place you are part of a team and effective communication helps form bonds with fellow work colleagues as well as the residents, this helps colleagues relate with each other and work together making the work you do run smoothly and effectively regardless whether you like the people you work with or not, a professional relationship must be kept in place at all times. 2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication. There are many factors to consider such as: The Environment – Is it too hot/cold,
Indoor Environment The indoor environment should be organised safely and there should be adequate space for the number of people using that room. Every child should be able to use material and equipment without causing risk to others. The following aspects should be taken into consideration. * Light/Noise There should be enough light in the room to enable children to work comfortably. As teachers assistant we should ensure that there is no harsh lighting like fluorescent light as this can bring discomfort after a prolonged time and cause headaches.
Understandably a counsellor may also experience a sense of personal familiarity, whilst counselling clients, but must remain emotionally detached at all times. Relating to clients, in a positive, open manner, encourages the client to disclose in a comfortable, confidential environment and provides the counsellor with the ideal setting in which to communicate in a supportive way. Using their own life experiences, a counsellor can demonstrate empathy, compassion and understanding without becoming personally involved in the counselling process. Becoming More Self-Aware Self-awareness is something that grows over a period of time and with exploration. Techniques, to access information about oneself, can be learned, and personal experiences can affect personal thoughts and feelings.
individual service users Being supported in there own homes, will have less interruptions or noise from other ’tenants or residents' of the house which can cause or who may confused of situations e.g. review meeting or 1 to 1 personal meetings of how they are progressing in confidence and independence in there homes. Support for service users makes it possible to maintain their independence and physical ability and encourages individual service users with there disabilities to maximize their own potential and independence in ways which: • maximize their independence and confidence • maximize their rights and choice • maintain their privacy • maintain their confidence in there support received • they are consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences • meet safety requirements As an active lead support worker for Dimensions , I provide support to individual service users to enable there daily support and there current recording of daily document are up to date like:- ▪ support should always gain verbal or written permission to enter personal rooms or to see personal documents from individual personal files ▪ support plans of individuals dress and groom etc, ▪ risk assessments for individuals
Slowly flowing down your neck, releasing any tension in your shoulders and across your chest. You start to feel more relaxed then you have done in a long time. Sense the peacefulness wash down your arms right to your fingertips. You may feel them twitch or tingle this is completely normal. Keeping your breathing deep and steady, as your relaxed feeling flows into your stomach.
Also it makes them feel more relaxed about having care in their own home as they are not being put in an unusual environment. 1.2 Home care workers: - Helps to provide any care that you may need: personal care, help with shopping, help with keeping the home clean and tidy. These people also support the individual with any decision making that they may do, and also make sure that they are in a safe
Having positive relationships and showing them that you care for them by embracing your loved ones. Love others and be loved by them helps you grow in a positive way. Everyone goes through certain obstacles in life and we have no choice but to encounter them, how you deal with those problems and the choice you make has an impact on you. In a way experiences whether good or bad teach us and make us grow and thus deepen our intellect. In the film Morrie helps Mitch by volunteering to help him realize the obstacles that were blocking him from true contentment.