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.
It is important to work as a team with your colleagues, so that you all work to achieve the same outcomes and targets. I can find out an individual’s preferred communication methods by: asking the client, reading their care plan, ask relatives, ask colleagues, medical notes et WHY IT IS INPORTANT TO OBSERVE AN INDIVIDUAL REATION WHEN COMMUNICATING . This might be through the use of body language, facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, touch or contact, signs, symbols, pictures, objects and other . It is very important to be able to recognise what a person’s body language is saying, especially when as a health or social care worker you are dealing with someone who is in pain, worried or upset. You must also be able to understand the messages you send with your own body when working with other people barrier to communication.
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 adult social care settings 1.1. Identify different reasons why people communicate. A. The different reasons for communication is, talking verbally to a person so they listen to and understand what is being said.
It is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them as it helps give a better understanding of what they are trying to express in the situation, their reaction may show positive or negative reactions to what is being said or done that helps gauge their needs and whether any changes are needed. 2.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes, and preferences. It is important to find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and
All carers complete communication books after seeking an individual, thereby keeping other staff informed and aware of current situations within the workplace. Individuals communicate with carers to express their needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. As a carer I would talk to the individual and inform them of the available choice of activities they can take place in that meets their needs. 2. Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work.
Duty of care also means that all needs of the individual are being met this includes • personal hygiene • Food and water • Entertainment • Social needs • Medication. Employers also have a duty of care too, Their duty of care is to make sure that all of their employees have and safe and healthy working environment. How duty of care affects social care workers? Duty of care can affect social care workers because they have to maintain a high level of care. This is done by following policy and procedures, Being able to recognise dangers and risk withing the work setting.
It enables me to build good working relationships with my colleagues, and service users. It helps me to understand the needs and requests of the service-users, giving and receiving clear instructions helps prevent mistakes being made and misunderstandings that may take place. 1.3 - Explain why it is important to observe individuals reactions when communicating with them. It is important to observe an individual’s reaction when communicating because it will help you understand what they have said to you more and how they are feeling. You do this by noticing their facial expression and their body language.
They have a right to be able to express an opinion and it is our job to ensure that they are understood and listened to. We must also be able to communicate back to them, so they know that their opinion has been heard and understood. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them People communicate by talking, but they also communicate in other ways. Sometimes it is possible to tell if somebody is upset, even when they are saying to you that they are fine. We intuitively use body language and facial expressions which, if understood and recognized, can reveal to others our true emotions.