This is then discussed with the care team and medical staff responsible for the individuals care. 2.4. Describe how and when to seek additional guidance about an individual’s choice of food and drink. If i feel the individual is eating or drinking foods which will harm their health I inform my manager immediately. The matter will then be discussed with the care team and medical staff involved with the individual’s care.
That is a very good question Mr. Brown. I will start at the beginning and explain what cholesterol is so that you can have a clear understanding. Then we will review the results of your recent blood tests and I can clarify why it is important to monitor your cholesterol levels. Lastly, we will discuss a plan of care that will provide you with options on how best to manage your cholesterol levels including any lifestyle changes that can assist you in achieving optimal health. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is made in your body or can enter your body through the food that you eat.
Where a client is subject to a controlled diet (for medical reasons) it may be necessary to measure out portions of food to ensure the diet is maintained. Measured urine or stool samples may need to be collected for clinical examination where requested by medical professionals. B. Not sure of question as scan has not been 100% Outcome 2 Be able to support individuals to prepare to carry out their own health care procedures The learner can: 1. establish with others own role in supporting individuals to carry out their own health care procedures a. When working as an individual support worker assisting an individual clearly both you and the client need to be clear as to roles and responsibilities on both sides.
Mr. Trosack will need to know how to manage hypertension and diabetes through medication, diet, and exercise. A dietician would need to be consulted to help with educating Mr. Trosack on diet modification and a physical therapist to show him exercises. After assessing Mr. Trosack’s apartment several
1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Risk Assessment By ensuring risk assessments are been carried out within a setting before each session. Make sure all equipment and toys are safe and the equipment is age appropriate for the children in care. Assessing the setting and making sure there are no potential hazards like hazard materials being left out or electrical sockets being left uncovered. Ensuring the setting is clean to stop the spread of infection. That food is stored properly to stop cross-infection and the kitchen is always clean to stop the spread of bacteria and germs.
2.1 As health care workers we must follow “LOLER 1998 Legislation”, also the home will have work instructions which we must follow, not to work without correct training. We must follow risk assessments in the residents care plans which are tailored to the individuals and their specific conditions. When residents come into the home they are assessed for their specific capabilities by the in house physiotherapist and if a hoist is needed they are then measured and assessed for the type of hoist and sling used so they have the correct fit and weight for the hoist and sling. The residents all have their own slings to be used on the hoist to avoid cross contamination and to ensure they are accessible when needed. 2.2 The health and safety factors that need to be taken into account when moving and handling residents and using the equipment to do this are making sure we follow the health and safety at works act 1974 whilst
Occupational therapy will identify specific needs and items that will help with activities of daily living. Perhaps he needs a rail attached to the wall of his bathtub. Or a single step stool that will help him in the kitchen. Food and nutrition can teach him what foods to eat and how to prepare his food in a diabetic friendly manner. They can show him ways to alter his favorite dishes to have consistent carbohydrates.
For example, I will move furniture or any obstacles out of the way, store cleaning products and equipment safely, roll up and store trailing flexes safety. Subsequently, when moving or helping clients with their daily living activities, I check that all equipment are checked to ensure they are in good working order and safe. I ensure I always correctly use equipments provided by my employers at work for example, using a hoist instead of doing manual lifting. I also work in pairs so that the client is moved safely, comfortably; plus prevent any falls or harm to client. I always wash my hands before and after I finish my shift,
Shc 22 – introduction to personal development 1. 1.1 – describe the duties and responsibilities of own role As a care worker my duties and responsibilities are as follows: * Be able to travel to place to place either by use of public transport or by vehicle * Genuine care for others * Good communication skills * Ability to understand what the role entails * Ability to follow instructions * To be able to attend all customer calls * To understand the importance of such calls * To be able to cope with emergency and difficult situations * To be able to maintain high standards of care provision * Assist customers to get up, dressing and preparing them for their day * Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming. * Toileting, assisting with use of commode, emptying commode. * Using manual handling equipment as specified. * Working with other care professionals such as district nurses, gps, etc.
This helps us calculate the risks involved at he centre and what needs to be improved by discussing it during a staff meeting. In case when a child is injured, two injury reports need to be compiled : one for parents/guardians to be informed, and the other one for the centre to keep record. Most importantly before writing the injury report I do First Aid on the child and ensure everything is all right. Housekeeping duties are performed such as laundry (towels, bed sheets, bibs, activity aprons, clothes...), cleaning (washing the floor, disinfecting toys and equipment), dish washing and changing of linen. Housekeeping is not just cleanliness.