Communication: no translators, lack of loop system, poor communication skills, lack of information or publicity about the service / facilities. Psychological: fear or anxiety, lack of confidence, unfamiliarity. Financial cost: anticipated cost, actual cost Describe ways of overcoming barriers to accessing services and facilities By gathering as much information as possible about the services and facilities, then the issues, risks and hazards get assessed before creating a plan alongside the individual to help overcome discrimination and barriers. Explain why it is important to support individuals to challenge information about services that may present a barrier to participation It is important to challenge information about services that present barriers to participation and inclusion so that the service is aware and is challenged to make changes and adaptations when and where needed in order to ensure their service is accessible & fully inclusive. 2.1 & 2.2 & 2.3 Work with an individual to identify a range of services and facilities likely to meet their assessed needs Agree with an individual their preferred options for accessing services and facilities Work with an individual to select
Improving my own knowledge and practice is valuable not just for myself but for my staff, my setting and the children within my care. 1.2 Analyse potential barriers to professional development Potential barriers to professional development could include: * Budget * Lack of resources * Poor communication * Staff shortages * No encouragement from superior members of staff * No time to train * Transport problems * Stubbornness to admit training is needed * Inadequate appraisal systems that would highlight training needed * Possible language barriers * Childcare problems when training arranged when no childcare available The barriers I face are when
c) I don’t believe my organization complies with all of the requirements because I don’t work so this does not apply. d) No one is responsible in my organization to make sure these compliance laws are met because once again I do not work so this does not apply. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): a) It is important because it helps everyone out in a time of need and also keeps personal information safe from the public unless authorized. b) It impacts your IT environment because it lets everyone know what is supposed to be private or what how they are protected in a time of need. c) I don’t believe my organization complies with all of the requirements because I don’t work so this does not apply.
She states that she doesn’t necessarily like working but she likes the fact that she works and can support herself and her children if needed. Weaknesses: T. Smith’s states that her insecure about her appearance, and that she is too kindhearted to people that do not deserve it. Connection: I picked T. Smith for several reasons. First, I have known her for four years and has become quite close to her. Second, she is, on the outside, everything I wanted to be.
2.4 Informal networks such as family, friends, neighbours can play a very important role giving emotional and physical support to the individuals. Outcome 3 Be able to contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities 3.1 Own role is to support the patients in all their daily living needs eg. washing, eating,going to the toilet, moving, etc. 3.2 When you find
Title – Understanding the role of social care worker Ref – 26 1. Understanding working relationships in social care settings 2.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship – Personal relationships, for example family and friends involve emotions and higher levels of intimacy than working relationships. Working relationships are more formal and people tend to behave in more or less the same fashion all of the time, this allows me to be more purposeful in my work and to give and receive trust and respect between me and my colleagues and also the people I support daily. Working relationships also means I can leave my work behind at the end of my shifts and they also protect me by giving me professional boundaries. 2.2 Describe different working relationships in social care settings – The different working relationships in social care settings are between the caregivers and the service users, caregivers and professional bodies such as GP’s, psychology, dentists etc..., Caregivers and the service user’s family members, and also between colleagues and management.
It is also importance not to discuss a person you care for with another client. This loss of trust can be very damaging. Always asking for ID is another way to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication. i) IN PERSON: if you do not know the person who is claining to have a right to be given information, always a) find out whether he or she is known to any colleagues b) ask for proof of identity (if they are from another agency providing care, the will have an ID card) otherwise ask for ID ii) ON THE TELEPHONE: Unless the voice is recognised, always a) Offer to take his or her telephone no and call back after checking b) If various mambers of the family or friends are likely to be phoning about a particular client, a 'password' could be arranged. (This in particular where clients have an illness such as dementia or Huntingdon's
First, I was curious about her character after reading The Odyssey. The author described a lot of her actions but I wondered on what was behind the woman herself. Second, my life is hectic and demanding. I am care taker to all! I have a home daycare, so obviously there is a lot of care taking involved!
The service users are often left to their own devices and often don`t do much on a day to day basis. Active support model: In the active support model the ambition is to make the service users have an as meaningful life as possible. Service users work towards living an as independent life as possible, working towards independence. Service users participate in everyday activities with support from staff. The level of support depends on the individual’s needs (person centred approach).
Redirecting and asking someone to tell you about the person he has asked about or about his home is a better way to calm a person with dementia. 3. You Cannot Be a Perfect Caregiver. Just as there is no such thing as a perfect parent, there is no such thing as a perfect caregiver. You have the right to the full range of human emotions, and sometimes you are going to be impatient or frustrated.