As a carer I demonstrate person centred values by relating to what each resident would like, what care they need, what assistance they will accept and treating each resident as a separate person but at the same time treating everyone equally. 2) A care plan is very personal to each individual as it sets out the guidelines of what care they need and receive. Carers should be able to read a care plan and understand what assistance is expected, involving a wide range of different needs. By focusing a care plan on each individual it becomes ‘person centred’, this ensures that every patient is receiving the benefits of support and assistance from carers. At St Nicholas House we review care plans at the end of each month with each resident, this ensures that any changes or issues are addressed as soon as possible.
1.1b Define what is meant by Equality This means that everybody has equal rights regardless of their backgrounds , knowledge, religion or any factors that make them different. We must make sure they are recieving all the appropriate opportunities to help them in their care they recieve from the carers or staff. This includes all the services that are available to the individual must be told to them so they have the equal opportunity to use them if required if we only told certain people that would not be giving all users equality if as a care worker you see something or someone that is not getting these equal rights you must take action to ensure that they do by reporting the problem to the manager or somebody in authority so it can be sorted out promptly.. 1.1c Define what is meant by Inclusion. This is about giving equal access and opportunities to all and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance. This means identifying and removing any barriers so that all can have access and participation in all areas.
Jenna should realise that she should provide the same quality of care for all and she can do this firstly by identifying and understanding her own views and values. Jenna could think about the major factors that have influenced her development and this will help to look at how they affect the way Jenna works. Jenna could also make conversation more with the service user as this shows interest and the service user will not feel rushed but at the same time Jenna will be learning more about the service user and may even realise that even though she does not believe in some of his ways, that he is a nice friendly man and is a person of his own choices and beliefs, just like her. Jenna should also ask herself how she would feel if somebody was rude to her just because they didn’t share the same interests or beliefs as her as this would give her more of an
Inclusion Inclusion is a process to include everyone and meet individual needs. It is a human right for every individual. It means that every customer counts and differences should be valued, respected and celebrated. Inclusion involves identifying barriers that prevent people from taking part, being involved and fitting in. Knowledge is needed to understand these barriers which can only then be broken down.
Each individual should have the right to privcy which encourages that person to maintain dignaity and respect. 3. Explain how using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way Using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way because it will ensure that the persons own needs and wishes are met , rather then offering them a choice of what is available. Using their care plan you can build on what they want and see were there are gaps that need to be addressed. 4.
Social inclusion is generally seen as a description of activities aimed at removing barriers such as discrimination, isolation, poverty and fear to enable individuals and communities to fully participate in civil society. 1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility In my role as a Care Coordinator I have a responsibility to ensure that service users, their families, friends and staff members and other professionals I’m working with, are treated equally. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. There are many legislation, Codes of practice and also my workplace Policies which regulate equality, diversity and inclusion within my area of responsibility. Some
Equality is about fostering and promoting the right to be different, to be free from discrimination, and to have choice and dignity and to be valued as an individual, with the right to your own beliefs and values. Health and social care services should meet the needs of people from all backgrounds. You should not be treated less favourably than anyone else because of your beliefs or your religion or because of any other characteristics you may poses. Equal opportunity is about addressing representation and balance, but is a term used in workplaces to describe the measures taken by organisations to ensure fairness between staff and patients. It means treating people as individuals, with different skills and abilities, without making judgment based on stereotypes.
1.2/1.3 vvv Person-centred care values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Health and social care should be based on person-centred values, and should be individualised as this is a law requirement (Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social care Act 2012, Codes of practice for Social Care Workers, etc). If person-centre values that underpin all work in the health and social care sector are followed as they should be then all individuals should feel that and health and social workers ensure that: • the individual is supported in accessing their rights • the individual
Danielle O’connor Unit 3: Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings. 1.1 Explain what is meant by: Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Discrimination. Diversity: Diversity means understanding that each individual is different and unique; we should treat people as individuals and recognise their differences. The concept of diversity is about respect and acceptance. Equality: It means treating everyone equally regardless of their colour, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability etc it is different to treating people the same; different people have different needs, so individuality should be taken in to account.
Inclusion is another important factor within healthcare. Everyone must be included and they should never be left feeling alienated or excluded from anything. If this happens it would affect the quality of life of any individual and as a carer we must ensure the maximum quality of life is ensured for anyone under our care. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination The effects of any kind of discrimination can cause a tense atmosphere making problems in the entire workplace for colleagues and the individuals in our care. This will create poor working conditions therefore affecting the quality of life for the individuals with in the care.