I always ask the client what temperature is ok, they touch the water with the hand and tell me if it has to be more hot or cold until they confirm that it is the right temperature for them. This way we prevent accidents. 4.2. Before offering personal care we must also ensure that toiletries, materials and equipment are within our rich or the rich of the client. It is always better to prepare all before starting, to make sure we have shower gel, shampoo, wet wipes, pads, creams, towels, flanels all ready to use so that we are not in a situation to leave the client because we do not have one thing or another and go look for it.
Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of the learners work. Within the care setting I communicate using: Communication books, Handover with Colleagues, staff message book, Staff meetings, meetings with my Line Manager Etc. Effective communication is important as it ensures that information is: clear, concise, accurate, non-judgmental, and informative. This reduces the possibility of mistakes being made, and ensuring appropriate care service delivery. It is important to work as a team with your colleagues, so that you all
Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client, and all staff are aware of the current needs of the client. Communication is vital to make a persons quality of life better 1.2: Effective communication is the foundation if everything you do in your work and affects every aspect of your work and who you work with, The resident is the most important but liaison with the family and friends is crucial for personal information including colleagues. Communication is different depending on the person and the reason : ie a GP for medical reasons, a funeral director for there last wishes, a social worker to determine there needs. It is a two way process and the type of communication will vary depending on who you are communicating with and their age. The communication can be either verbal or non verbal.
CU2637 – Support Individuals to Meet Personal Care Needs 1.1 Encourage an individual to communicate their needs, preferences and personal beliefs affecting their personal care 1.2 Establish the level and type of support and individual needs for personal care Working with the service users that I do means that they are dependant on me to complete all levels of their personal care. Whilst they are unable to do things for themselves they are however often able to at least express their wishes, whether it be what colour shirt they wish to wear or whether or not they want a shave or to have their hair washed. Before commencing their personal care I therefore ensure that as many choices are given to them as possible. Each service user requires different levels of assistance for their personal care. Some service users require me to wash, dry and dress them as well as preparing meals and feeding them, whereas others are able to undress, wash their own hair and bodies then dry and dress themselves with little assistance.
The service user and the social worker need to understand each other clearly in order for the service user to receive the best possible care. Successful communication involves the social care worker speaking clearly and using phrases and sentences that service users can understand. This also involves the social care worker communicating clearly and openly with other members of staff, the manager and other professionals so as to make sure that the best possible care is provided
Unit 4222-201 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Learning outcome 1:- Understand why communication is important in the work setting 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate People communicate to express a need or want, to find out information, Convey information, Socialise, Ask to do task’s and ask questions. Communication happens between service users and staff, staff and service users, management and staff etc. 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work Effective communication creates a understanding between staff and service users this ensures the service receive the best possible care, this keeps staff up to date and ensures a smooth running of the house. This can be positive and negative. But all communication between professionals, staff, service users and management ensures that the service users get the best possible care.
Unit 201 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1 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, and emotions, to give encouragement and to show others that they are valued. Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of vulnerable adults. It is a basic requirement of the job role to be able to communicate with the individuals and their families and members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognised and reported.
Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People's Settings – Unit 1/HSC 031 1.1 Different reasons people communicate People use communication for differing reasons but ultimately communication relates to the sharing of information. Through communication people convey their thoughts/ideas, feelings/emotions e.t.c. Communication is essential within the health and social care setting. Staff need to communicate with clients in order to best assess their needs, then plan for and support around them. Staff need to communicate with one another in order that each is aware of the needs of the client group and contributes to providing continuity of care.
SHC21 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. Communication is very important to meet the needs of children. When we communicate we are able to make relationships and also develop existing ones. These relationships may be with parents, carers, children or colleagues and are needed to make a good first impression. Communicating with other staff members in a professional manner will ensure effective team work and that any current situations with regards to a child will be passed on and reported.
Unit: 50118195.cu1530-Promote communication in health social care or children’s and young people’s settings (L3) (3) (M) 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. * express needs * share ideas and information * reassure * express feelings * build relationships * socialise * ask questions * share experiences * understand and be understood * share opinions, knowledge, feelings, and emotions. 1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting. Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of all service users, It is a basic requirement of our 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.