Each service user is different and they all like/ dislike different foods. Some service users are able to tell staff as to what they do and don’t like. As for some individuals have difficulties explaining things, but some information like this will more than likely be found on their own care plan. Also some service users may have other things to be aware of such as diabetes eating less sugary things or bad oral hygiene not allowing them to eat solid foods. In this case I would seek guidance for their care plan and GP as to what is acceptable for them to be having.
Communication P1: There are many different types of communication like sign language, braille, body language, verbal speech and even facial expressions. Effective communication is a conversation in which the exact meaning of something is understood by the other person. An effective conversation can mean a conversation where something is achieved, or where two people both enjoy the conversation and learn something. Effective communication in the health and social care setting is very important because it allows the care worker to perform their role effectively. This allows them to work alongside their colleagues and lets them build good relationships with the service users even if they are from different backgrounds.
Aii Explain how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between: a) Colleagues and other professionals It is essential to have good communication between your colleagues and any other professions involved in the care of an individual. Tasks will be more successful with effective communication so you can discuss and gain information about the people you are caring for. With good communication between all those involved the individual is able to receive the best possible care. To develop within your role; effective communication is needed between your colleagues and managers so you are free to express what you think and how you feeling. b) Individuals using the service and their carers Effective communication is vital between carers and the residents.
Communication needs to clear and person centred as this will help build and maintain a healthy and balanced relationship between support worker and resident, without this basic skill the relationship will be severely hindered from the start. Good communication skills are also vital between staff members and also external parties (Doctors, Care Co-ordinators, relatives, etc) This helps to maintain a good working relationship between all parties and helps things run smoothly 2.1 Finding a way of communicating with an individual is essential so that you can ascertain their needs, preferences and wishes. Care Plans are a useful tool to help locate any information regarding on how an individual communicates, other ways to establish the communication needs are by observing the individual, asking the individual, and seeking information from others who may know the individual well. 2.2 T o estabish. 2.3 There are two different types of communication, Verbal communication and Non Verbal communication.
Aiv Explain why it is important to find out about an individual’s: a) Communication and language needs It is important that you make sure that you are able to communicate with people you support in the best way for them. b) Wishes and preferences For the best way to meet their needs. Av Explain how good communication can have a positive effect on the way a social care worker interacts with: a) Colleagues If you have good communication skills with your colleagues they will be more likely to want to
Support individuals to eat and drink Describe ways to resolve any difficulties or dilemmas about the choice of food and drink. Lots of individuals like different things to eat and drink one may like fish the other may not therefore it is important to always have a choice. In my care home there is always a choice, individuals with dementia may not understand what is being offered therefore picture cards can be offered so they see a picture of what is being offered or the choice of two meals can be brought to them and they can pick whichever one they like. If they choose a meal and it still looks like they aren’t enjoying it it is vital to go back and ask if they would prefer something else, maybe think about what you have seen them eat and like previously and take that to them for them to try. In my care home we also have a lot of varied drinks from hot drinks to a range of juices and milk or water.
Treating them as an individual makes easier to be aware of their preferences. Many individuals with dementia can make their own choices in what they like to eat and drink. Individuals with severe dementia may not be able to make their own choices therefore we can inform them, and if they are unable to communicate or tell us anything sometimes we can show them the options. By asking the individuals family we can also see what they like and observing them can tell us what they like better than other things. 3.1 Demonstrate how the knowledge of life history of an individual with dementia has been used to provide a diet that meets his/her
1.1 People communcate in different ways, we communicate to express needs, share ideas and information, reassure, express feelings, build relationships, socialise, ask questions and share experiences. We 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 give encouragement and show others they are valued. If you work in the care sector you may come across individuals who can't speak or struggle to speak. These individuals need to communicate with their carers to express their needs and preferences and we need to ensure that they are met. As a carer you need too encouraging communication.
First of all I would like to consider eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.Individuals have eating disorders when their lives revolves around food, for example, they plan their life around eating and not eating food. For instance, people with these disorders can overeat and under eat. Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food, for example, individual can change their eating habits. One of the reasons why person is having the eating disorder could be that they may focus on their weight, shape and figure. It can make people eat not healthy food or under eat.
This means the health and social care professional would have to make sure that the tone and pitch of there voice was at an appropriate level so that the service user was able to take in the information and communicate well with the health care professional. Also another effective non verbal communication to communicate with a blind person could be using brail this is because the will learn and understand brail and the health care professional could use this method to make sure whatever information was been given to the service user was given in the most effective way so that they could