It is a basic human right that an individual has choices in life. This applies to all aspects of living, especially food. Firstly we should gather all information about the individual: such as allergies, medical conditions that can affect nutrition such as diabetes or soft dietary needs. Guidance can be received from GP’s, Speech and language therapists and other professionals, or information from relatives/friends. All of which will be included in care plans.
2. Understand the effect that mealtime environments can have on an individual with dementia. 3. Support an individual with dementia to enjoy good nutrition. Theory relating eating and drinking will be covered during Health and Social care workshops.
Help individuals to eat and drink Have a look at a care plan. Write down the important parts that are related to eating and drinking. Give an example of the nutritional requirements for the client. How do you identify the level of help a client needs to eat/drink? Give 2 examples of such support.
Identify the different reasons people communicate People communicate in order to give instructions, to acknowledge they have understood an instruction, to share information, to build relationships with people and to share opinions, knowledge, emotions and to give encouragement and advice. As a carer I am required to communicate with colleagues, clients, client’s families and medical health care professionals whilst at work. I am required to communicate effectively with others to ensure I am meeting the needs of the client, when booking appointments for the client with medical professionals and with the client’s family about any quiries and updates they require about the client. I am also required to communicate regularly in writing when carrying out tasks such as documenting information in communication books and various charts such as food and fluid intake monitoring, documenting any medication that has been handled and filling in timesheets. Unit 1.
1- Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate To express needs; to share ideas and information; to reassure; to express feelings; to build relationships; socialise; to ask questions; to share experiences 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 give encouragement and show others they are valued. Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of children. It is a basic requirement of my job role to communicate with individuals and their families, other members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognised and reported.
Unit 10 Principles of communication in Adult social care settings 1. Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. Generally people communicate to exchange information, to identify each other, to gain and pass on knowledge, to socialise, give warnings, to educate, to express feelings, to build relationships, for pleasure, and to feel included and involved with other people / society. Communication is the first thing people do when they meet; therefore it is important that we identify effective ways to communicate with each other early in a relationship, whether it is a professional relationship or a social one.
1.2 EXPLAIN HOW COMMUNICATION AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS IN AN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTING When we look at communication in social care and what it affects, we probably need to look in 2 areas. The first is the people we support and the communication we share with them, if we consider are job role it is vital communication is clear and made simple on many occasions because this can help establish trust and confidence from those we support, it helps individuals understand what is happening and their need to be understood. The second area is those we work with, using effective communication is important so that continual needs are supported and that we keep a clear idea of what has happened and what we need to do. The passing of information can only be done through communication. We keep a recorded trail of communication in many areas of social care, but even the communication that is not recorded is vital to be clear and understood.
Principles of communication in adult social care settings 1.Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. People communicate to make new relationships. In health and social care settings these relationships may be with service users, visitors or colleagues. Positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills, such as being friendly, smiling and shaking hands when greeting the person, are needed to make a good first impression.
In a social work environment communication can be an essential tool in order to meet the needs of a vulnerable adult. It is a basic requirement in the social care role to communicate with the individuals you care for their families and also with other members of staff involved with their care on a daily basis. Communicating with the other staff members you work with shows team working and continuity of care. It also ensures health and safety issues are recognised and reported. One form of this communication is a verbal handover at the beginning and end of each shift, there is also the filling in of relevant communication books and care plans for each of the individuals you care for, this keeps others in the knowledge of the current situation in the work place with service users.
Unit 301 - Principles of Communication in Adult social care settings 1.1 - Communication is used everyday in everyone's life, whether it be verbal or not. People communicate for many reasons in an adult care setting, they may do so to express needs, to express feelings and/or concerns, share ideas and information, to reassure to build relationships with the customers/staff/families and for socializing. Communication is also very important for personal development; this can be by asking questions and sharing experiences. 1.2 - Communication is an essential tool for a support worker/carer to use when working in a care setting. Communication is used between colleagues, the service users, line managers, GPs, families and agreed others who have an active role in the service users life.