1.2 The care contributes of safeguarding or protection of the people in my care is to protect them from sexual, physical or emotional harm by main ting a safe environment where they feel safe and able to talk to myself or staff about anything they feel is not right or concerns them or their families have about the care being proved. There is paper work in place to stop such thing as behaviour charts and working in pairs to be able to observer each in work. This helps to ensure against risk of allegation of misconduct or abuse. And to make sure that we preserve the respect and dignity of all that I care for by treating them the way I would like to be treated. Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s right and the duty of care.
Amy Thompson Unit 14 1.1 The person centred approach is keeping the individual present and actively participating in the types of care that they would wish to receive including when and how. It involves all aspects of that person including beliefs, dignity, rights, choice, privacy, respect and independence. 1.2 The person centred values must influence all aspects of social care work. It also give a further advantage to the care staff as they are more aware of the needs and types of care that are expected by the resident. For example if the resident doesn’t wish to be washed by a male member of staff this should influence all areas of that persons care.
Individuals should be allowed and supported to make their own choices. Care and support needs should be tailored to suit each individual. 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 supported to do things for themselves.
Being able to identify one self and having a positive self image leads to good self esteem therefore leading to a healthy well being. We as carers it’s our responsibility to accept everyone is different and respect the identity of the person and to treat them as they wish to be treated .When the individual is happy with the way they see themselves as a carer it’s our duty to make sure we respect their self image and help maintain
All communications are confidential and on a “need to know” basis. Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client and so all staff are aware of the up to date needs of the client. Different ways to communicate in a health and social care setting are during a handover and an up to date accurate communication book. 2. Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting Communication in the workplace is an important part of my role.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 204-1.2, 304 – 1.2 | | Question 2:Explain what it means to have ‘duty of care’ in your job role. | | | It means making sure that I provide a good quality and standard of care. It is my duty to | | | take care of vulnerable clients and to make sure that their needs and welfare are being | | | looked after. I also make sure that service users are treated with care and respect, and | | | that they are protected from any harm or abuse that may happen, and that they are | | | given choices. It also my role to make sure that my duty is carried out safely and | | | effectively in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
The caregivers must however protect patients from harm, maintain confidentiality and respect patients’ privacy. Taking patient consent is part of the care value base as it is in their right of care. For Ronnie to be comfortable and understand what I was doing, I was talking him through how I would take the blood pressure using certain equipment so he wouldn’t be confused with the machine next to him. I ensured that the patient was comfortable before leaving the area. It is important leaving the patient happy so they don’t feel vulnerable and depressed.
304 Introduction to duty of care in health and social care 1.1. What is meant by duty of care in my own work role “ Duty of care” means to provide care and support to individuals within the law and also within the policies, procedures and agreed ways to work. It is about keeping the service users independence, to support and enable them to live within an environment free from prejudice and safe from abuse. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, choices and we should respect that at all times while promoting them as an individual. 1.2.
Unit 207 Implement Person Centred Approaches in Heath and Social Care Outcome 1 Understand person centred approaches for care and support What are person centred values? These are the standards of care working which put a person’s life choices first. They include: • promoting someone’s independence and individuality • respecting their privacy • preserving their dignity • working in partnership with them and respecting their right to make choices. Why is it important to work in ways that embed person centred values? When you work in a way that embeds person-centred values you are supporting the people you work with so that they can live the life that they choose to.
They are able to choose how they want their social care support to be delivered. Privacy Every person has the right to some personal space where they can be alone, if they wish. Some people may want to have a private moment to themselves. With toileting on the ward, some people may won’t a commode instead of going out to the toilet. If someone would like to talk to a professional, you need to make sure they have privacy.