2.2 Describe how the duty of care affects my own work role. * Providing care and support safely. * Taking responsibilities for what I do and been able to justify my own actions. * Keeping accurate and timely records of my work. * Only doing tasks and jobs that I’m trained and confident to do in my job description.
Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance (6317) Unit 301 Assignment Question 1 (AC 1.2) a) Assessment is a process of making judgements; explain what you are looking for from the learner to make a decision The assessment process is a way of confirming whether or not learning has taken place. It determines whether the learner has gained the required knowledge, skills, understanding and the attitudes required. Assessment opportunities also provide the learner to demonstrate the progress they have made and what they have learnt. If assessments do not take place, there is no way of confirming what and how well the learner has learn. The assessment process should focus on improving and reinforcing learning as well as measuring achievement.
Most places will have a format (usually a care plan) for identifying needs such as: * What they are able to do independently * Personal Care * Nutritional Needs * Daily Life * Choice and Control * Risks * Medications * Work, leisure and learning * Physical and mental health It is important that everything is included in the care plan. The person is the central aspect of the care plan and regardless of their state of mind, their dignity, integrity and most importantly, their individuality must be respected. If you look at a care plan as “input” and “outcomes”. THe use of a care plan does not structure itself around the service it provides but what is achieved by people receiving the service. 3.3 Explain the steps you would take if you could not gain consent from a person you support when undertaking an activity Consent can happen or be obtained in many different ways, whether it be informed consent (ensuring the client is informed of the task they are about to undertake), implied consent (a client may imply their consent by for example presenting their arm ready for a blood test or to take their blood pressure), written or verbal consent.
1. What is reflective practice? Answer Reflective practice is a process which enables you to achieve a better understanding of yourself, your skills, competencies, knowledge and professional practice. The way things are done may not always be the only way to do them... Reflecting to see this helps identify gaps and areas that can be improved.
Sometimes when you remove yourself from a situation and reflect on it, you are able to find gaps and room for improvement in preparation for next time. You are sometimes able to analyse situations better afterwards than you are in the moment and when you look back on things, more often than not you will think “I wish I had said/done that at the time”. By reflecting on work situations, you are able to deal with any negative feelings or anxieties to do with work. By dealing with these frustrations rather than pushing them to the back of your mind, you will be able to have a more positive attitude at work. 1.3 You can ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of your work by leaving your personal opinions and judgements at the door.
This will save time in the long run, which should encourage most employees despite their initial frustration with the management system change. A series of training and preparation with individualized tutorials might mitigate some anticipated resistance. Inadequate communication may also cause resistance. Management will make the major decisions with regard to the scheduled change; it is their obligation to clarify these decisions to subordinates within the company. Management is also expected to properly handle the inevitable questions and grievances; it is important to avoid misinterpretation regarding the procedural
NVQ Unit 1 – Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings. 1.1 – Define the term ‘Duty of Care’. A moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others. 1.2 – Describe how the duty of care affects your own work role. The duty of care in my work role is based around looking after the residents in our care and maintaining their safety and dignity.
1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role. As a care assistant my duties include giving personal care to residents, such as washing, dressing, toileting and assisting with nutritional needs. It is my responsibility to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed to maintain the best possible care for the residents. 2.
You are sometimes able to analyse situations better afterwards than you are in the moment and when you look back on things, more often than not you will think “I wish I had said/done that at the time”. By reflecting on work situations, you are able to deal with any negative feelings or anxieties to do with work. By dealing with these frustrations rather than pushing them to the back of your mind, you will be able to have a more positive attitude at work. 3. You can ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of your work by leaving your personal opinions and judgements at the door.
Unit 1 – Principles for implementing Duty of Care in Health and Social Care or Children’s and Young Peoples setting. 1.1 Duty of Care is a general legal duty that all individuals who work in some kind of care setting are bound by. It means you have a duty to care for those around you. This means not coursing harm or injury by been carless in your own actions or behaviours. 1.2 Duty of Care affects my own work because I have the responsibilities to keep service users safe and from harm.