E.G locked filing cabinet Employees and employers should be able to access this information as and when it is necessary. 2.5 Working with my employer: My job is to be a Care Assistant. I take care of elderly people’s needs on a daily basis. I assist with personal care of each resident like washing and dressing, going to the toilet and helping to bed, bathing and in some occasions even helping to eat. I am respectful and supportive, making sure that dignity is kept at all times.
A written piece discussing models of supervision and its importance to the counselling process On entering into education about or practicing as a counsellor, an individual is committing to an ongoing process of supervision. The goal of this counselling supervision is to create a trusting environment in which developing students are able to enhance their skills and competence (Carifio & Hess, 1987; Hess, 1987; Ronnestad & Skovholt, 1993). It is a process of professional and personal development which encourages a counsellor to reach higher levels of competence. This in essence provides an environment for counsellors to discuss their work regularly with an experienced counsellor and supervisor. It is through these supervision meetings that the supervisee is able to reflect on their own practice, drawing from active counselling sessions, the practitioners own thoughts, feelings and reactions and is able to examine these and develop/adapt strategies for client work.
Today, as a Registered Nurse, when I see something that needs to be done for my patient, I speak to a physician and usually the problem is solved by the next day. A really good doctor will ask the nurse, “Any concerns that you have about Mrs. Smith?” In turn, I always ask the nurse assistant her input, which is often invaluable and spot-on. Every team member in an organization can add her unique and valuable view point which can create an excellent solution to a problem. According to Bell, “research indicates that groups composed of people from different backgrounds bring with them different
332 2.1 The Importance of Reflective Practice Reflective Practice is the opportunity to review what has been done, what worked well and what didn't work so well. From this you can identify areas that need to change or develop so as we can constantly strive to improve our teaching practice. Reflective practice can also be applied on a personal level so as we are better able to identify what we are doing well, how we need to improve or develop and how our knowledge and current practice may benefit the team within which we are working. Reflective practice can be carried out by keeping a reflective journal to record our experiences. Over time the information will give us a good picture of how our practice has developed, what we use over and over again that seems to guarantee results and where we are struggling.
Improves your basic judgement and professionally enables you to apply skills to the personal development cycle. How reflective practice contributes to improving the quality of service provision? Contributes to improving the quality of service provision as the care worker constantly revises the policies and procedures and new standards that are being constantly set. Being up to date on the relevant new policies and procedures help the care workers to do their job and maintain of what is expected from them. How standards can be used to help care worker reflect on their practice?
Assessment Task 1 - Foster Workplace Learning 1. How can learning and development specialists help managers design and develop effective learning programs? Learning and development specialists can help tailor and design learning programs for manager and departments who wish to train their staff in new procedures, methods or equipment/software, as well as help refresh peoples skills, or assist with helping someone who is struggling. Learning development specialists can assist with translating organisational needs from department to department into learning objectives, and designed or sourcing correct material for the actual learning. They are experienced in tailoring learning, not only for the organisation and its needs; but for adults and they way they learn and want to learn and how to effectively teach someone the learning material, while encouraging and promoting learning.
A social occupation is one in which involves interacting with others, communicating with, and teaching others. An occupation that includes helping and providing services to others. My Career Competencies lists my strengths as adhering to values, it is very important that I my vision and values align with the vision and values of the company that I work for. I am also strategizing, I like to look at problems or areas of opportunities and figure out ways to fix or improve the process. I was also identified as cooperating, I love working in an environment where I can work and collaborate with others.
Receive feedback from others about our behaviour our skills our values the way we relate to others about our very identity. Feedback is central to the process of reflection. Constructive feedback = essential to improve and increase the effectiveness of the service. Helps social care worker to adhere in learning and developing new skills. How people can react on constructive feedback or criticism : React : • People may react defensively.
It also makes staff feel supported which motivates them to improve the quality of their work. Supervisions allows time for education and psychological and practical support. If allows allows opportunity for work performance to be assessed and manage and allows any issues to be addressed. 1.2 There are several models of supervision. Wonnacott (2012)’s model considers staff, service users, organisation
Personal Reflection Assessment Managing my work priorities and professional development requires me to act as a good role model who has the traits of an effective leader; ensure that my work goals and plans reflect the organization’s goals and plans; meet my job responsibilities; measure and maintain my personal performance; priorities work; use technology to organize and manage my work; maintain a work/life balance; meet required competency standards; determine my developmental needs; take advantage of learning opportunities; gather feedback from others about my personal performance and use it to improve my competence; use networks to increase my knowledge, gain new skills and develop relationships, and to ensure that I acquired new skills to maintain my competitive edge. What makes a good role model and how would I ensure that I acted as a role model for employees I supervise? Effective role models possess desirable characteristics that make them easy to look up to. They inspire others to make changes and strive toward new goals. Characteristics that a role model possesses includes high moral values, confidence, who is hardworking, respectful, has an optimistic outlook on life and can find creative solutions to their problems in the workplace.