DEM 204 Understand and implement a person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia 1.1 Describe what is meant by a person centred approach. A person centred approach involves recognising a person's individuality, their personal history as well as their personality. It respects the individual’s needs, values and preferences. It tries to understand the world from an individual's perspective. It enables individual's to receive the care and support they need, in a person centred way and to be part of deciding the care that they will receive.
To make sure that all employees are health and safety trained and keeps them all up to date with any changes. Only let employees that are trained to do certain jobs do so. Make sure all equipment is in full working order and maintenance checks are kept up to date. Supply any personal protective clothing as needed. Make sure that the work place is a safe environment to work in.
Outcome 3 3.1. My knowledge and performance follows the relevant standards such as every member of staff requires a CRB check to ensure they are meeting the standards of the CSSIW by not obtaining any criminal convictions to ensure that residents are not put at any risk. Manual handling standards have to be met by using the hoists, slings and slide sheets with residents who require this and making sure they are used correctly. Other standards that have to be
2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene When supporting an individual with intimate personal hygiene it is important to explain to the individual what is going to happen and ensuring that they understand what is going to happen and that they are comfortable with what is going to happen. Take care to ensure that you have everything you both need for the task to hand to save interruptions causing distress. Lastly shut the door and curtains to ensure total privacy ensure the areas that are not being washed are covered to save embarrassment. Listen to the individual throughout ensuring that they are OK and making sure they don't feel uncomfortable. Identify risks to own health in supporting individuals with personal hygiene routines When supporting others with personal hygiene it is important to wear personal protective
Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognised and reported. All carers record notes about their visit in log books after attending an individual, thereby keeping other staff informed and aware of current situations with the individual. Individuals communicate with carers to express their needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. 1.2 Understand how communication affects relationships in an adult social care setting?
Understanding the cause can help you decide which strategies may be helpful when caring for a person with dementia. There are a number of things you can try to help the person manage their hygiene. Try to work out ways of coping without argument or confrontation. Approaching the person with reassurance and patience can help overcome obstacles. Washing and dressing are intimate, private activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION: 1. To assist and maintaining the highest standards off personal , emotional , social and physical care for residents. 2. To carry out personal and general and care for residents in accordance with their care plan. To assist in ensuring all residents are safe , comfortable and clean , with reference to and in accordance with associated care plans.
Building Effective Relationships | Explanation with relevant examples | Adult at Centre of Planning | Putting the adult at the centre of planning will ensure that attention for care is mainly based around the individual’s specific needs. For example, an elderly patient in a Care Home needs to be carefully looked after. Her allocated Carer should ensure that she receives relevant care services and treatment, which are provided to meet her needs. | Listening | It’s vital for Health and Social care workers to listen to service users so that they their opinions, thoughts and feelings can be voiced. This causes individuals to feel empowered and wanted.
UNIT 30 Employee Rights and Responsibilties Understand the role of organisations and industries 1.1 Explain the role of their own occupation within an organisation and industry I provide health and support to people with limited mobility and other care needs. This covers a wide variety of residents from people with physical disabilities to people with learning disabilities and the elderly with dementia. I support residents to maintain personal hygiene and help them with their day to day living. Some of my other duties may include building a relationship with the residents and family, identifying residents needs, supporting residents in their activities, helping residents with physical tasks, establishing work routines that help residents
Your assessor will work with you to plan the evidence you should provide to meet the remaining criteria. Candidate Name: Judit Schuller Section 1 Outcome 1. Understand what is required for competence in own work role This section covers the following assessment criteria 1.1 describe duties and responsibilities of own role 1.2 explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards Task A In the boxes below, write your job role and describe three of your duties and responsibilities within that role Your job titleAs a care assistant my job role is to provide personal care, assistance and emotional support to adults who has got learning disability or they are elderly or service users with other care needs. I encourage them during my work to stay independent to do as much as they can for themselves. I am just as responsible for their safety and wellbeing as for my own.