D20163 Health And Social Care Case Study

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CARE SKILLS (D20163) UNDERSTANDING CLIENT CARE INTRODUCTION The purpose of this assignment is to discuss issues relating to Marie detailing how we protect her privacy, dignity, and independence. Primary research for this assignment will come from my learning while attending class, class notes, small group discussion, and workplace experience. Secondary research will come from the internet, Health Service Executive publications Alzheimer’s Society Ireland, Age Action Ireland and The Bradford Dementia Group. I will conclude with a personal reflection outlining what I have learnt from the experience and how I can improve my care skills. Profile Marie is an 87 year old woman with Alzheimer’s disease, and is double…show more content…
Marie wears glasses and a hearing aid we must take time to make sure her glasses are clean at all times and hearing aid is working effectively Clear floors and hallways with hand rails, no door saddles and well maintained flooring will provide safe passage for Marie as she moves through the building. Marie has a limited vocabulary and will answer clear simple questions with yes/no answers, keeping eye contact when talking and the use of hand signals are very important…show more content…
The course has helped me develop skills in building relationships with residents, only by knowing the person, there values, beliefs and interests can we deliver quality care. Caring abilities gained such as awareness, observing and empathy being able to put myself in that position and think” how would I feel if that was me?” Communication and reflection are very important tools in the role of a care assistant, being able to communicate at a professional level with co-workers is vital and reflecting on the day will be invaluable, looking at what happened and how we can improve will help me become a better care assistant. Completing my level 5 in healthcare support will help me develop these skills and with this comes self-confidence, being confident will make me a better care assistant. Reference Kirby, P. et al (2003) Building a Culture of Participation: Research Report. London: Department for Education and
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