Being independent does not necessarily mean being completely alone, but supported to do things for themselves. Take time to enable the individuals you support to be independent. Don’t do things for them because it is quicker. Support them to do things that they can do or almost do. Independence makes people feel in control of their lives and gives them a sense of self-worth.
I also ensure them with gestures or stroke them to let them know that they are safe and all what is happening is a part of a loving care. Also when a person is not able to give consent to certain tasks, family members or responsible guardians can do that for them, and then we`ve got to act accordingly. Unfortunately despite the best purpose it may happen that another person cannot really make the very best choice for someone
Understand physical disability Ref-385 1. 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 The importance of recognising the centrality of the individual rather than the disability because if you consider the need of an individual then you have solved the problem of the individual and this can be done by-treating the person as an individual, with dignity and respect ,looking at the individual as ,a whole person, not just ,meeting one aspect of their needs ,listening and helping the individual to make informed choices, working in partnership with the individual. 1.2 Explain the importance of an assessment being person centred. The importance of an assessment being person centred is to meeting the needs of the individual, providing the best possible ,quality care service, ensuring a good quality of life of the individual. treating the individual as you would want to be treated.
1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values The values that underpin our work have an impact on our day to day work. By taking into account the person-centred values while providing support like bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, shopping and general domestic tasks will be done better by providing a service that suit’s the service users not us or the system. It is vital for us to work using methods to establish the needs and wishes of the individual. This will also mean that individuals will feel empowered and in control of their lives, be more confident about making decisions will feel valued and respected. 1.3 Explain why risk-taking can be part of a person centred approach Person centred planning puts individuals at the centre of everything, it looks at what people can do and identify what they would like to achieve.
It offers choices which can reduce the likeliness of abuse. It’s important for staff and individuals to know how to make a complaint. It has to be accessible so it doesn’t become difficult to make a complaint. This could result in individuals not complaining. They also need confidence that something would be done about the complaint.
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
• Autonomy: this means a person choice has got to be respected not matter what. • Beneficence: this means health care professional should act in a way that is beneficial to the patient; this could involve costs and risks. • Non-maleficence; this means that any harm caused by treatment or involvement this should not outweigh the benefits of any treatment. Putting the individual at the heart of service provision This provides active support which consistent with the beliefs culture and preferences of the individual. It also supports individuals in expressing their needs and preferences.
Positive working practices can have different impacts on service users for example, it can build self-esteem, promote rights of individuals and empower them to have control Positive working practices can include: anti-discriminatory practice, empowerment, assessments of need and person centred planning. Anti-discriminatory practice can occur when and if a professional assumes that people with the same additional needs need the same amount of care which is stereotyping. The anti-discriminatory practice ensures that you avoid the assumptions, stereotyping and any other type of discrimination. Empowering is about the service user being able to make their own choices and for the professionals to ensure individuals with additional needs that they
Being fully honest with each other will help the couple understand each other. This will be beneficial to both persons so later on they won’t have issues that could hurt their relationship. For example if both persons have different goals or ideas they should talk about this. Instead of arguing with each other because they have different goals they should support and motivate each other to meet those goals. Another example could be differences in personality.
In other words, self-esteem serves a motivational function by making it more or less likely that people will take care of themselves and explore their full potential. People with high self-esteem are also people who are motivated to take care of themselves and to persistently strive towards the fulfillment of personal goals and aspirations. People with lower self-esteem don't tend to regard themselves as worthy of happy outcomes or capable of achieving them and so tend to let important things slide and to be less persistent and resilient in terms of overcoming adversity. They may have the same kinds of goals as people with higher self-esteem, but they are generally less motivated to pursue them to their conclusion. Self-esteem is a somewhat abstract concept; it's hard for someone who doesn't already have it to know what it would be like to have it.