Person-centered values provide a foundation on which we can base and build our practice. We need to understand what the values are, how we can promote them and why they are important. A value is simply what is important in the life of the person we are supporting. These are the person centered values; Individuality, rights, choices, privacy, independence, dignity, respect, partnership, equal opportunities. 1.2 person centered values are important with care plans as Care planning is all about improving the lives of those who receive care.
This ensures the individual accessing care or services is placed at the centre or home. The team should share a common purpose and vision to improve the individual’s life. Effective partnership working involves many features including: * Trust * Empathy * Respect for the skills and contribution of colleagues * Communication * Effective listening skills * Realistic expectations * Clear objectives * Honesty * Working to agreed practices * Maintenance of balance between task and relationship orientation There are various theories relating to effective partnership working. These include areas such as team working, avoidance of social loafing, avoidance of
Person-centred values Person-centred values What do person-centred values mean:- It is the individuality, rights, choices, privacy and independence. It can also by dignity, respect, partnership and fulfilment. Those are made by the person involved. Why is it important for social care workers to work in a way that promotes person centred values:- It helps to give them independence and wellbeing to the person involved. It will also give them self-esteem.
These factors may influence their preferences when it comes to how they're cared for. It is important that as a carer you respect that person’s beliefs and decisions, you must ensure that all service users are treated equally and with respect, it is important because you are going into the home of someone that is vulnerable and in your care and you have a responsibility to ensure that their quality of life is kept at the standard they want, it is important because it promotes independent thinking and choices, this promoted independence in every aspect of their life and in turn creates a better care experience for them. 5 Describe how to identify suitable opportunities for an individual to learn or practice skills for daily living First you must assess the capabilities of the individual, you would ask the service user questions to find out what they are interested in or if they already know what they want to do, use the proper person centred approach by letting them make all of their own choices and helping them to fulfil what they want, once you have come up with a list try a number of different activities and do them in various different ways to find out what best suits the individual in both preference and ability. 6 Explain why it is important to establish roles and responsibilities for providing
This shows respect by preserving the individual’s dignity and individuality. Their personal beliefs should be respected. Independence: Allow the individuals you support to do things for themselves, however small. Being independent does not necessarily mean being completely alone, but being supported to do things for themselves. Take time to enable the individuals you support to be independent.
Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centre values. The care you carry out on a day to day basis should always be centred around the person you are caring for . You are not there jut to meet there physical needs but to maintain their sense of being a person and their identity. This involves you establishing a supportive relationship with the person, involving respect and trust. You should be listening to the service user, despite any difficulties, understand their emotional needs and preferences and learn about their history.
They have the right to make independent choices and you should help them in doing this. When going into the community for instance, ask them which shops they would like to go to and which items they need. Show them respect and dignity by treating them as equal human beings. Even though in some cases they made need a high level of support they still have a right to privacy. For example when giving personal care talk to them and ask them if it is ok what you are doing and if they are comfortable with it or if they would like you to do a particular thing in a different way.
305 Understanding person centred approaches in adult social care settings Task A Ai • Person Centred Thinking • Be involved in the Community • Make choices • Develop abilities and independence • Be treated with respect and feel valued • Be treated as an individual Aii Why are Person Centred Values important to Everyone • They give the individual choice and flexibility • The individual is at the centre of a service or support • Can help people live the life they want. • Recognises the Legislation that supports the rights of an individual, Human Rights, Disability Act, recent Government Legislation 9 Valuing People Now) • Improves relationships, trust and communication • The individual is included • Treat people as individuals Aiii Maintaining Wellbeing Being healthy and keeping your body active Keep learning new things, keep your mind active, having hobbies and interests Developing relationships Helping or giving (e.g. working, volunteering) Being a part of your Community Getting the right support Being involved in the decision making process Aiv IDENTITY – Who you are. An expression of a person’s individuality, a group identity, how they connect and are influenced by others e.g. nationality, sports team Also can be greatly influenced by important people to you such as family.
Peron-centered Care What are ‘person-centered values’? Person-centered values are an approach to care, which promotes and respects the choices and preferences of the individual. Why is it important for social care workers to work in a way that promotes person-centered values? It is important for social care workers to work in a way that promotes person centered values in order to maintain their service user’s uniqueness and individuality by promoting their personal worth, rights, choices, privacy, independence, dignity, and respect. Person-centred approaches involve the individual being the centre of their care and support plan, enabling them to retain some control over their lives.
* To provide social, emotional and environmental support as well as physical. Developing professional working relationships Staff can provide a better standard of care for clients if they are all able to understand the requirements and needs of the client and families. Teamwork and communication are vital aspects of being able to provide outstanding care and support for the client. Communication is particularly important in order for all team members to be able to identify current wellbeing and any changes in needs.