Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first. Other ways are - It also our duty of care to promote independence, and ensure that all individuals are aware of what their rights are. We should be aware of how to recognize signs of abuse, neglect or unacceptable behaviour and to follow policies and procedures if this happens All individuals should be treated fairly and without prejudice Informing management if there is anything that is stopping us from carrying out our job safely Complying with health and safety regulations Ensuring residents know about the complaints procedure and to report a complaint | 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protectionof individuals | We are responsible in keeping individuals safe from harm, whether it is illness, abuse or harm and injury. We can do this by involving families and other health care professionals in their care plan, getting ideas on ways best to support their family. Following a code of practice and
1.1 Safeguarding encompasses six key concepts: empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionate responses, partnership and accountability. Social care organisations play an important role in the protection of members of the public from harm and are responsible for ensuring that services and support are delivered in ways that are high quality and safe. . Safeguarding vulnerable adult is the multi-disciplinary work to minimise and manage risk to adults who may be vulnerable. It employs a framework which brings together all aspects of an investigation into an allegation of abuse against a vulnerable adult.
- Whistle blower in any case of harm and abuse. - Respecting the individual rights of others at all times. Aiii. - Risk assessment should be made in the work area. - Protect yourself and clients from harm and abuse.
1. Understand the implications of duty of care ← define the term ’duty of care’ (mai scurt) Duty of care : the legal obligation to act toward othen with careful attention and reasonable caution to protect their wellbeing and prevent harm occuring. (sau) ’A duty of care’ is a legal term. It reffers to the obligation of all adults to be aware of the wellbeing of others and take reasonable steps to ensure no-one comes to harm, as a result of any action or inaction. According to UK law, a duty of care applies to all people you come into contact with, but it is of particular significance where children, young people and adults that require safeguarding are concerned, because they are unable to meet their own needs or may be aware of potential danger.
Supervisors should be able to resolve conflicts and supervise all work areas to ensure safe and proper work conditions. Legal obligations and enforcements will be subjected to directors and
The Code of Professional Practice (2008) covers the activities of all trainers. In order to adhere to the code it is important to maintain professional integrity at all times. Every learner should be treated with respect and reasonable care. The code also set out standards for professional practice, criminal offence disclosure and responsibility towards learners. Under the Equality Act (2010) all members of staff has the right to relevant and appropriate personal development.
• When abuse is reported, Essex County Council and its partner agencies for example, Essex Police, NHS and the voluntary services will take joint action to ensure vulnerable people are safeguarded from further abuse, and their risks are managed appropriately. A vulnerable adult is any person aged 18 or over who: This booklet will cover: • What makes a person vulnerable • What is meant by abuse • Who abuses people, and where it takes place • What you can do if you are worried that somebody is being abused • The steps you can take to protect yourself from harm • What happens when we are informed that someone has been abused. 1. is or maybe in need of a community care service by reason of mental, physical or learning disability, age or illness. And who 2. is, or maybe, unable to take care of him or herself or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or serious exploitation. They may include: • People with a mental health problem or mental illness ( including dementia ) • People with a physical disability • People with a sensory impairment • People with a learning disability • People who are frail and/or experiencing a temporary illness What is abuse?
Poor communication between the service user and carer is a factor, he or she may be unable to express their concerns or opinions. If an individual is not mobile or bed bound, they are frail and powerless to defend themselves. Someone who suffers with dementia and is aggressive may be susceptible to abuse as care staff may not know how to deal with this and become frustrated and lash out. Question 2a (Weighting:
1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in an adult social care setting. All people that are involved in the care of the individual need to communicate fully as this means that the continuity of care can be fully met by everyone involved. This communication should be fully documented and verbally communicated to avoid any issues in the individuals medical, care
* Unit HSC 39 Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs Assessment Criteria | Answers | 1. Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication’s needs | Communication is an essential part of all relationships, and as a senior care assistant, the ability to communicate well with the service users is a basic requirement for doing my job.Every individual has the right to communicate and as a senior care assistant, I have a moral obligation as well as adhering to the standards, codes of practice, guidelines, morals and law to make sure that everyone’s communication needs are met.If an individual’s communication needs are not met then all aspects of their daily life can be affected such as not being able to communicate when they are ill or feel sick or hungry or when they need help with different aspects of their life.It would also affect all the other rights covered by the codes of practice, which include diversity, equality, control, dignity, effective communication, risks, safety and security. | 2. Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs | As a senior care assistant I need to be alert at all time and to be prepared to analyse and adapt everyone’s needs for communication.The way I work and relate to the individuals I, support can help or hinder them to have the proper care or needs attended. For example if an individual needs me to speak slowly when I am explaining the process that I am about to do and I will raise the tone of my voice without me wanting to do so he/she can become agitated and restless and upset and will lose confidence in my abilities to help him/her with their daily life or even have an aggressive behaviour towards me or them and one of us can get injured.