Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability 1.1 Explain the importance of recognising the centrality of the individual rather than the disability Recognising an individual as a person rather than a disability is important because you are caring for the person with what is important to them rather than what is important for them in mind. This will benefit the individual as it will increase their self-esteem as they are getting what they want rather than what people think they want, this also provides the individual with a sense of dignity and self-respect. Recognising the individual as a person rather than their disability will encourage others to see them as a whole person and not just caring for them to meet one aspect of their needs, instead listening and helping the individual to make informed choices whilst working in partnership with them. 1.2 Explain the importance of an assessment being person centred It is important for an assessment to be person centred as this means it is designed with the individual in mind, and the importance pf meeting the individual’s needs. A person centred approach to assessment will also help to ensure that the individual has the best possible quality of care for them which in turn will ensure that they will be given a good quality of life and be treated the way that they want to be treated.
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.
I have to always be aware of these standards, and understand the impact on people, if I don’t work towards them. Reflecting on standards, gives me the chance to keep up to date, with any new standards. 1.4. My own values and beliefs could affect the job I do, within my role if I don’t have an awareness of my own values. I could find it hard to accept other staff members values and beliefs, and feel mine are the right ones.
The patient must understand that is the key to becoming a fully functional human being. It is imperative to seek happiness from within versus being overly concerned about the opinions of others. To reach one’s inherent potentialities, one cannot live in fear or according to preconceived plans or ideas of others. He or she has to be his/ her own person, expressing his/her own ideas, and doing what he/she wants to without conforming to the standards and belief of others. Ultimately, one must realize his/her uniqueness, build self-confidence, and not be afraid to go against the grain.
Explain how person-centred values should influence all aspects of social care work (1.1.3) It is important that the rights of the individual are respected so that they are at the centre of their own care, this means that the carer must focus on what the individual wants and how they want it. 4. Explain how finding out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual contributes to their care plan (2.2.1) Finding this information out ensures you give the individual the care they need designed specifically for them, and not just a general care plan. This allows the individual to lead their life the way they would whilst still receiving the care they need, for example, if a person has religious beliefs, having this in their care plan informs the carer and allows them to continue to follow their religion. 5.
This includes acting in the best interests of the patients and ensuring their health, safety and welfare. I must be observant to make sure my knowledge and skills are updated on a regular basis. I must observe all areas of confidentiality at all times. I must also have the confidence to voice any concerns I may have. I must make sure I have access to available resources and equipment that will assist me in my role.
In order to be able to work in an effective way you need to be able to reflect on your work to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Reflection should not be used to undermine your confidence in your own work you should use it in a constructive way to identify areas which require improvement. Being able to recognise areas of your work that need improvement is not an indication of poor practise it is an indication if excellent practise. Any worker in social care who believe they do not need to improve their practise and develop and add to their skills and understanding are not demonstrating good and competent practise. Look at the way you approach the situation or your work.
• Equality People want to be treated fairly, but this does not mean that everyone should be treated in the same way as this fails to take into account people's different needs, wishes and preferences. We must support each person to live their life as they wish and give them the appropriate opportunities to make choices and decisions, within their abilities, regarding their care, treatment and management. We need to involve each person in our care by informing and supporting them to access and benefit from the type of care, services and facilities best suited to their needs. • Inclusion Individual differences need to be acknowledged and understood to help us support our service users to develop a sense of belonging or inclusion. Disadvantaging people because they are different in some way leads to them becoming excluded.
Many care practitioners may also think that prejudice and unfair discrimination is not their responsibility to deal with. “However, acceptance, consideration for others and equality of opportunity are superior values to prejudice and unfair discrimination and they should prevail.” Care practitioners shouldn't be silent or passive when it comes to prejudice or unfair discrimination occurs. “Failing to act could be seen as supporting the unequal and unacceptable treatment of an individual or group of people.” Having
POUDEL KRISHNA “The Golden Rule” is about treating people the way a person likes to be treated. It intends to promote empathy. It is also called the ethic of reciprocity. However, the golden rule is not a guarantee that one will get ideal treatment. This rule is just a hope (possibility) that someday each person will treat everyone else with kindness and will receive kindness from others.