I would need to comply with health and safety requirements in respect of manual handling and use of PPE to help control infection. Standards that influence my role are.. Health and Saftey at work Act 1974 Data Protection Act 1998 COSHH National Minimum Standards PPE (Personal protective equipment) RIDDOR Food Safety Act Manual handling No Secrets Act Everyone needs to be treated as a individual, respecting and maintaining dignity and privacy of service users. Being honest and trustworthy, reliable and dependable will ensure that the service user will develop trust and a good working relationship will develop. Personal attitutes and believes are important to each and everyone, but we have to ensure that we do not try and persuade others to have the same believes as us, as we are all individual. It is important to be open minded and understanding to other attittues and beliefs and respect the differences between own and others.
I would ensure that the residents would be presentable in their appearance at all times. Additionally I would ensure that the service user have any aids that are required for examples, glasses, hearing aids, dentures and that these are kept cleaned and work. Another role that I would have within the care home would be to assist the service users in rehabilitation activities under guidance and supervision of the manager. I would also have the responsibility of assisting in the cleaning of the home when needed especially the dining areas after meals. I would also support infection control by cleaning up any spills immediately.
For example dishes can be shown to a resident to help them make a choice. It is important to encourage an individual to eat a well-balanced diet and make choices for themselves. As well as supporting we should promote and maintain independence as often as possible. We also must actively support the resident to do as much as they can independently and encourage maximising their own potential: For example if they spill a drink pass them a paper towel and let them help clean it up by themselves. To resolve any difficulties we should give choices and let them decide, given more details about the food to help them choose and information needed.
If the service user wears a headscarf due to his religion or grow a beard, he should be respected and cared for according to his faith or religion. Food ordering should be ordered and cared for according to the service users' choice. The care plan of a client is very important aspect of his care as this shows if the clients like to socialized the way he is engaged with others. These policies and procedures are implemented so that religious, cultural background and social factors are respected and well practiced within a health and social care setting. There are also some social factors to be considered with some of the service users, as they would always require their preferences and likes for their wellbeing by socializing with people according to their status or being provided with services according to their wishes, thereby keeping their identity of the personality, educational background and cultural heritance.
All people should be treated with respect, should be able to make their own choices and progress in life, no matter their background, gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability. In order to do my job as an RCW I must ensure that I utilise essential principles and values of young people. Firstly we can consider exercising mutual respect. I can do this by taking an interest in other people’s interests, if a young person has a particular interest I could ask them about it and show a willingness to learn about it. If a young person has a particular religion that they follow I would ensure that this is accommodated fully so that they are able to practice.
It involves doing things together outside work. 2 Describe different working relationships in health and social care settings The support worker role is to make sure that every support they give to individual is according to their agreed plan of care. Good quality care must be given to individual. it can only be done by involving the individual in all decision making and encouraging both their participation and feedback about the service they are given .it is their role to keep communication going in the care sector for example
Patient and family involvement in plan and care is very vital. The outcome is that the patient/family should be to recognize signs and symptoms of MI and be able to call for emergency assistance (911). Assess and educate the patient on diet control – Have the patient tell you
2 you support individuals to communicate their views and preferences regarding their current and future health and well-being needs and priorities I support and treat all residents as individuals and with respect and dignity when considering their needs and preferences. This involves asking them their opinions on every aspect of their daily lives, from what time they wish to get up and have their meals to what they want to wear and what they wish to do during the day. Including their intimate hygiene and caring needs. 3 you work with individuals to identify the care and support: a they can and wish to undertake themselves b that can be provided through the individual's support networks c that needs to be provided by yourself and others within and outside your organisation I support and treat all residents as individuals and with respect and dignity when considering their needs and preferences. This involves asking them their opinions on every aspect of their daily lives, from what time they wish to get up and have their meals to what they want to wear and what they wish to
You should report the matter immediately and follow your organisations policies and procedures regarding reporting the matter e.g. note in care plan and report to your manager. This should then be discussed with the care team and medical staff responsible for the individuals care. 1.4 DESCRIBE HOW AND WHEN TO SEEK ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ABOUT AN INDIVIDUAL’S CHOICE OF FOOD AND DRINK If you feel the individual is eating or drinking foods which will harm their health or if they are reluctant or refuse to eat food FOR EXAMPLE If an individual needs a diabetic diet or a weight reduction diet or gluten free diet or if an individual has a problem swallowing their meal or ignoring medical advice, you should inform your manager immediately the matter will then be discussed with the care team and medical staff involved with the individual’s care you are in the best position to notice how well a person is eating or if they are refusing foods listed in their care plan. By discussing with other members of the team and making them aware of the problems you will be able to accommodate their needs in the future planning.
Now please allow me to explain to you what I mean by those terms. Kathy Sole tells us that listening is important to the conversation because it creates meaning between both people (2011). When you want to have an in depth conversation with your spouse, you need to eliminate all noise, make eye contact, actively listen means to truly think about what you