Unit 305 Outcome 1) 1) Person centred values ensure that each individual resident receives adequate care based on their personal wants and needs. Person centred values make sure that the care is planned around a specific individual and that they are at the heart of every decision. Throughout a health and social care setting being able to demonstrate person centred care can involve professionals, families, the individual and carers. Aspects of daily care should involve person centred values because each resident is different and will need to be treated as an individual. As a carer I demonstrate person centred values by relating to what each resident would like, what care they need, what assistance they will accept and treating each resident as a separate person but at the same time treating everyone equally.
Diversity challenges us to recognize and value all sorts of differences in order to make our environment a better place for everyone to work. | Diversity is visible and non-visible differences which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, race, personality disability, age, gender belief are religion. | Equality | Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognizes that their needs are met in different ways. | Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, Equal wages for the employees with same qualification, experience doing the same job.
M/602/3044 – Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1 – Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1.1 – Explain what is meant by diversity, equality, inclusion, discrimination Answer: Diversity is about the differences that people may have and the richness is embracing such differences. What makes us different from each other are: religion, culture or ethnic backgrounds, gender, race, appearance, ability, talent and beliefs. These differences make a person whom he or she is. Equality is giving everyone equal opportunity to participate in society, whilst taking into account the diversified need. When creating equal opportunity for the residence to participate in activities, we have to consider each residents diversified needs so that individuality would be promoted.
For example if the resident doesn’t wish to be washed by a male member of staff this should influence all areas of that persons care. Each individual should be treated with respect and dignity. Each person is to be looked at as a whole not just one aspect of there needs. 1.3 Person centred values should influence all aspects of social care work. There should be the best possible care provided to the individual and be meeting all needs that’s are required.
Unit 2 – EDR – Task 1 P1 Why is EDR important in a health and social care setting It is important to promote equality in a health sector because every patient needs to be treated the same in order to meet their needs correctly. Recognising Diversity is important whilst working in a health and social care sector because you need to be able to value every individual’s differences, including talents so that you are able to create a happy environment where every individual can participate. The way people dress, their appearance, age, race, skin colour, background and religion are all ways in which people can diverse against others. Recognising Diversity and Promoting Equality policies are put in place to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Respecting individual’s rights when working in a health and social sector is important as you need to ensure that all of your patients/customers are happy with the level of care and support that they are receiving.
Assignment 303 Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Task A Short answer questions Ai Explain in your own words what each term means. Give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanations. • Diversity • Equality • Inclusion • Discrimination Diversity is recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways. It is about creating a culture and practices that recognise, respect and value difference. To promote diversity in the work place we need to recognize that in order to be inclusive and equal to everyone, there may need to be different responses to different people or groups.
6.3.3.1 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with others. It is vital for the individuals support team to work with others to achieve a person centred approach towards the care, support or needs of the service user, this allows for the information to be shared confidentially and in agreed ways, to achieve the best standard of care for each individual. Also so that others that come in to the home can read or be passed on accurate and up to date information, so that they can provide a consistent approach to each individual and their needs. This also demonstrates respect, mutual beneficial practices for the individuals. It also allows each employee to understand each others roles, and what purpose
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1. 1.1 A) Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
Explanation why person - centred values are important and how they influence social care work. A care worker need to be able to understans the importance of promoting the following values at all times and these values underpin the whole of health adn social care. Individuality Everybody involved in the care of individuals need to get to know about the needs of people from different ethnic and religious groups and also about people's beliefs and preferences. This value is important because by paying attention to these things, we can show respect and preserve individuals dignity. It influences social care work, because when we are caring for someone we have to be able to recognise that everybody is different and we must not impose our preferences to them.
Inclusion Is involving a supervisor in all aspects of their care. Involving them in decision making, this also helps to promote independence. Build on an individual’s social skills in the home and wider community. Discrimination When someone is treated less favourably than another, such as when a member of staff allows any prejudice to effect the way they are for someone. Such as race, age, disability, gender and sexuality.