Effective communication affects all aspects of work as it is a way of developing personal relationships with service users and their families so you are able to meet their needs. It is important to develop positive relationships with work colleagues and other professionals, sharing information and having the information you need to be able to report on your work. This can only be achieved through effective communication. It is important to use different types of communication such as verbal, non verbal (body language, expression, signs, symbols or other visual aids) to clearly understand an individual’s needs and wishes. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them.
Unit 4222-374 promote active support Outcome 1 Understand how active support translates values into person centred practical action with an individual Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual’s support The characteristics of active support basically means to draw the individuals into their plan of care and to include them into any decisions being make about them. This basically goes back to treating an individual in a holistic way and treating them as a whole and make sure they are encouraged into activities and to promote independence. The ‘Hotel model’ just means that certain things are done with no real consent and everything is done for them, which means the individual may lose some independence and the ability to care for themselves. So a comparison would mean stating which model is bes for the individual and why that comparison is the best. Identify practical changes that could be mad within a service setting to promote and individual’s independence In promoting individual independence, the aim would be to develop confidence with well-being.
Encouraging the service user to engage in different activities, which may promote independence. 2. There are many practical changes that could be made within a service setting to promote an individual’s independence, support informed choices and improve quality of life. To promote an individual’s independence, staff should encourage and support the service users to take part in social, economic and cultural activities and join networks in the community. Measures could be put in place to ensure that an individual’s independence is promoted.
Unit 51: Support Independance in the tasks of daily living 1.Understanding principles for supporting independance in the tasks of daily living 1.1 Explain how individiuals can benefit from being as independance as possible in the tasks of daily living. Being independent gives someone a feeling of control over their life.People feel more comfortable, safe and reassured when they can dothings for themselves and this also helps to uphold their self-esteem. Independence can help people to achieve their life goals. Holding on to independence about decisions that are made regarding ourselves as well as where and how we live can make us feel that we are positively contributing to society. 1.2 Explain how active pariticipation promotes independance in the tasks of daily living.
The carer would encourage the individual to have more of a say in their day to day life, get them involved in decision making and feel valued. The individual would be inclined to reach goals if we all worked together. 1.2 Outline the benefits of working with an individual with dementia in a person centred manner. Benefits of working in a person centred manner will give the individual self-esteem and actually
Encouraging people to be independent even if they choose riskier option. Giving them dignity and respect in all aspects of their life. When implementing all the above the carer has created productive environment and the professional relationship has changed into more equal partnership. 2. Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values (1.1.2)
Will promote confidence and will also help gain friendships. * Promoting choices and rights It will help an individual to think and do things for themselves encouraging them to be in charge of their own safety.
1.1 Evaluate the extent to which the outcomes for a range of individuals conform to contemporary person-centred values and aims using the principles of the active support model. Using the active support model as an approach to supporting means people will be supported in a person centred way through inclusion in everyday activity and by allowing choice and control which conforms to the contemporary person centred values as it allows people to demonstrate their competence or their autonomy in activity through participation on their own terms. By trying activities a person will develop and learn new skills in physical, mental and social contexts. They will be in control of the activities as the person supporting them will be aware of their communications and respect their choices. As people learn they will gain knowledge and experience and with this a person develops confidence in their own abilities and will develop a sense of self worth and wellbeing.
To GROW in the relationship formed through communication. People communicate to get to know each other, MAINTAIN the relationship and KEEP the relationship for longer time Professional relationships are built on respect, trust and good communication. Communicating clearly and understandably with one another is a professional requirements and the code of practice – bind you to deliver a certain standard of service and behaviour. Aii Explain how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between: In relationships, the building of TRUST and understanding between people makes it easier to get things done through effective communication. Colleagues and other professionals: Working as part of a team, is working alongside colleagues and share a workload.
Unit 4222- 374 Promote Active Support LD 303 1.1 Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual's support. The characteristics of active support can be defined by supporting an individual to be involved in their care and making the person at the forefront of any decisions made and respecting their wishes in a person centered approach, by working in this way the individual will feel empowered, improve their self worth and their confidence will grow as the care reflects their choices (likes & dislikes) and they will be reassured that they will be cared for in a way that reflects them as an individual, promotes their independence and encourages active