There are many different reasons why people communicate, the main reasons being to get to know each other and to know things about each other. Also to express how we feel, to let people know of our needs, of things that we like and don’t like. Communication enables us to give and receive information, whether it be about a person, place or feelings and needs. 1.2 Q. Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings.
A strength of this will be that the individual will be able to communicate with other people and get their needs across and get help if they are needing it. However a weakness is that the individual may be misinterpreted or if the staff is still learning the individual may not get the help that they need. Having a patient's advocate will allow for the individual to have choices made for them in their best interests of the individual is unable to make the choices themselves for whatever reason. A strength of having a patient advocate would be that the know the individual and know what they would be happy with regarding their personal life and their health decisions. However a patient advocate may do
Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings. A. It can be effective by how it is put/sent across to someone. A care worker may have communicated wrongly or gave out the wrong impression when discussing something. Some organisations have rules for communications to be followed, which covers verbal communication i.e.
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.
Unit 201 – Principles of communication in adult social care settings Identify different reasons why people communicate. To form relationships with others – Give guidance, encouragement, support, build and gain trust and respect. To share information and knowledge – Share past and present experiences, follow or provide instructions. Express needs and opinions – If suffering any pain or discomfort, share feelings and emotions. Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings.
Principles of communication in adult care settings Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings 1.1 Different reasons people communicate Express emotions Exchange information Express views Share experiences Socialise Establish relationships 1.2 Effective communication between customers and careers means the customer gets the care they require and helps make the carer aware of any problems the customer may have. Careers need to be able to let other careers, supervisors or management know if there's any concerns about a customer. Good communication helps to build trust between carers and customers. Effective communication helps to prevent misunderstandings between careers and customers. 1.3 By observing a persons reaction you can tell if they have understood and agree with what they are being told.
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 Identify different reasons why people communicate To express needs, to share ideas and information, to reassure, express feelings, socialize, ask questions, share experience’s, give instructions, share opinions, give encouragement. 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings Individuals communicate to express their needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. As a carer I discuss the options and the choices available to the individual to allow them and informed choice regards to their care. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them. In face to face communication the person listening may not always indicate verbally if they have understood or agree.
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.
Although arguments may seem negative, it is possible to perceive positive outcomes towards a friendship by having occasional disputes. Good friendships sometimes have arguments to release tension. Both individuals might build up resentment over time; however, due to this build up, it is healthy to let one another know how they are feeling. One might do this by communicating what is bothering them; therefore, if the other person is a good friend, they will understand and not commit this blunder again. This helps both individuals learn to establish a compromise for future arguments to be unnecessary.