Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings. Communication is a vital factor when working in adult care, as it allows the needs and wishes of service users to be fully understood by staff members to ensure they have a fulfilled life. It also ensures low risk of any misunderstandings between staff members when discussing important matters so that everyone is in understanding. Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them. It is important to see a person’s reaction when communicating, as it can give you evidence of their understanding.
This helps to reduce the possibility of mistakes being made. It ensures appropriate care service delivery. It is important to communicate with your colleagues, so that all targets and outcomes are met. Effective communication is important so that yourself and the service user fully understand eachother. This includes using words, feedback, action, body language and gestures.
To express needs 4. To share information Aii Explain how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between: a) Colleagues and other professionals Effective communication is important as all staff members and professionals will be up to date and therefore able to provide the best support possible. They will also be consistent with the way in which they provide their support. b) Individuals using the service and their carers Effective communication is important for individuals using the service and their carer’s as it helps to build trust. Service users are more likely to confide in carers which they trust and therefore will help to build their working professional relationship.
Section 1 1. Effective communication is Important in adult social care The meaning of the word communication Communication is the act of sharing exchanging information with someone, for example by speaking, writing or sending radio signals. 1.1 Identify the reasons people communicate Communication is paramount, it is the foundation of what we do in everyday life Clear precise and effective communication is paramount, we communicate for many different reasons such as, to enable us to pass on information and liaise with the outside world, it is the foundation of what we do in everyday life. What we say, how we say it and what we do communicates a variety of messages that are given and received consciously and subconsciously by using different communication methods. to gain, give help or advice, to express how we feel and to Identify peoples wants and needs.
1.1 The reason why people communicate is to insure everyone has the correct information and instructions to follow, it also allows people to share ideas and experiences, express their feelings, socialize and ask questions. Communication enables people to build and maintain relationships with service users and work colleagues, to create a better working environment. It is easier for work colleagues to discuss and raise any concerns about a service user than to read in the care plan. 1.2 Communication can lead to good or poor service within an adult social care setting. Good communication with service users encourages participation in activities therefore promoting equality within the care setting.
ques 1.Identify the different reasons people communicate People communicate for different reasons, to portray their feelings, emotions, pain, opinions, etc. The communication could be professional (formal), or personal (informal). • People communicate in order to establish and maintain relationships with others, to give and receive information and instructions, to understand and be understood, to share opinions, knowledge, feelings, emotions,to express needs; to express feelings; to build relationships; socialise; to ask questions; to share experiences to give encouragement they are valued. • Individuals communicate with carers to express their needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. As a carer I would discuss the options and choices available to the individual to allow them an informed choice regards their care.
EXPLAIN HOW EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AFFECTS ALL ASPECTS OF OWN WORK. Effective communication skills are vital in care work because they enable care workers to : Understand the needs of others Form relationships with clients Show respect towards clients and other members of staff Meet the clients social, emotional and intellectual needs Knowing how to ask questions effectively Effective communication - keeping in
1 UNDERSTAND WHY COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE WORK SETTING. 1.1 Different reasons why people communicate. Communication will take place between adults or children. In a setting good communication is essential to ensure continual care and supervision of the children. People communicate for many different reasons, such as: To give and receive information, To give and receive instructions, To express needs, To share ideas, Develop learning, Establish and maintain relationships with others, Negotiate, Discuss a situation, To make a point or outline a concern.
Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting : In care home setting communication occurs with the service users and their fammilies, the management and the directors, the working staff in the home and with outside professionals and visitors. Effective communication is vital for the support worker. The service user and the support worker need to understand each other clearly in order for the service user to receive the best possible care. Successful communication involves the support worker speaking clearly and using phrases and sentences that service users can understand. This also involves the support worker communicating clearly and openly with other members of staff, the manager and other professionals so as to make sure that the best possible care is provided and that this is done so reliably.
Principles of communication in adult social care settings 1.Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. People communicate to make new relationships. In health and social care settings these relationships may be with service users, visitors or colleagues. Positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills, such as being friendly, smiling and shaking hands when greeting the person, are needed to make a good first impression.