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. People who have disabilities can have problems with communicating effectively with their careers and this could cause problems for them and their health. Verbal communication is a spoken language used by people to communicate out loud. To be a good communicator you can use verbal and non-verbal ways of communicating. A good verbal communicator is someone who listens well and can think and express ideas clearly.
Another factor is that the individual is able to maintain a little more control over daily routine, which is important as this leaves the individual feeling cared for and listened to. Also the individuals are surrounded by their own possessions with fond memories which make them feel more secure. Also it makes them feel more relaxed about having care in their own home as they are not being put in an unusual environment. 2. • Local Authorities - The welfare and protection of vulnerable adults is the corporate responsibility of each and every local authority working in partnership with other public agencies, the voluntary sector and service users and contracted services.
Larger fonts can be used for letters, emails and texts. Different colours may help too. Sign language can help individuals to communicate with others so to feel less isolated. Special speech programs can be installed on pc's. Organising peoples homes to help the individual to be able to get around freely.
Unit 4222-316 Support individuals to access and use services and facilities (HSC 3013)- Theory Outcome 1 Understand factors that influence individuals’ access to services and facilities. Describe how accessing a range of services and facilities can be beneficial to an individuals’ wellbeing; It’s beneficial for an individuals’ overall wellbeing: physical, mental, social and financial to have access to a range of services and facilities. Their physical health can be aided by being supported to attend health appointments but this can also benefit their mental health. Identify barriers that individuals may encounter in accessing services and facilities; Barriers that and individual may face Language- Some individuals’ do not speak English as their first language and may need the support of an interpreter. Mobility- Some individuals’ have limited or no mobility so they may need special transport with wheelchair access and extra assistance to access facilities and services.
Some individual who are being supported in the community will find care worker support and encouragement invaluable. For example, it is better for individual to do shopping and manage at the till independently (unless support is necessary) and this will help to develop their confident and life skills. 3, Describe how daily living tasks may be affected by an individual’s culture or background Daily living tasks may affect those depending on their culture or background, as what someone may have been brought up believing, may not necessarily be accepted as the general view of society within UK in their current times. Gender perception and culture can influence daily living tasks, For example, some might find it more acceptable for women to deliver personal care and tend to household tasks because this is how they were brought up. Some people may feel that certain roles should be male or female.
Augmentative communication is a way to help with language disorders. Assistive technology devices such as computers or hand held devices should be used to accomplish augmentative communication. This will allow the children to communicate their needs. Verbal communication consists of vocabulary which means the use of the words and expressions that can be understood. The children can respond to questions accordingly to the tone of the voice.
You could also communicate more in terms of what the service user would like so that their thoughts are place into consideration. 4.4 Describe types of support that individuals or their families might need in order to maximise the benefits of a personalised service. • Information – By providing more information it allows the service user to understand more about their personalised service and what it entails. • Information in their own language – Not everyone speaks English, by speaking in the service users preferred language, it allows for more effective communication to maximise the benefits of a personalised
I do this by encouraging them to speak freely and asking open ended questions and leading questions such as “and how would you do this/that without support” and “how do you think you could manage?” I would ensure that the tenant was comfortable in their surroundings which in turn would put them at ease and enable them to talk more freely about any issues that they have enabling me to provide them with the best care and support. 1.3 Both the assessment planning process and the documentation can be altered to assist in the tenants ownership of the support plan. I can do this in several ways, examples of which are on the desk top computer within my office or on a
ICT Some children may need extra support and help with their speech and language and there are many forms of ICT that are designed to give this support. This could be an Eye Gaze Computer as used by Stephen Hawking; this allows the user to make eye contact with the computer, the computer then turns this into speech. If a child has cerebral palsy they may use voice activated software. High-tech aids need a battery to work and cover a variety of AAC systems. These make use of whatever physical movement the user can control, whether that’s their hands, feet, head or eyes.
This could be in a residential care home, a community care setting or in an individual’s home. The activities stimulate new interests and skills, and are designed specifically to meet individual’s needs. These workers promote social activities within, and outside their care setting. Training/qualifications: Activities co-ordinators will usually have experience of working with vulnerable adults in a residential, community or voluntary setting. Grades A – C in GCSE Maths and English are usually required.