The duty of care affects my own work role by following all policies and procedures set by Mirus, going on training days when needed, always ensuring the service users are safe within their environments and respecting the rights of each service user. Outcome 2 – Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care 2.1. ‘It is my duty of care to support service users with their medication and to ensure that they are in good health. A dilemma could be if the service user refused me to administer the medication. I encouraged him and explained to her that he needs to take it so that he can keep in good health but he still refused.
We have a duty to follow all risk assessments for each service user, attend all mandatory training and to report any unsafe practises that i see. 1.2 The duty of care contributes to the safe guarding of individuals, in ways such as risk assessments carrying them out on a daily basis. for a carer we assess things all the time to prevent anything from happening. We having manual handling training also to prevent any harm towards our clients and also to show the carers the proper way in which to handle different clients. Policies and procedures are in place, so this prevents any unnecessary conflict in the adult care sector.
I am expected to ensure that all patients are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and diagnosis, and always act in the best interests of the individual whilst allowing them to be as independent as possible. I assist with activities of daily living, giving them choices regarding their care, such as what food they would like to eat or what clothing they would like to wear. Observation skills are very important when taking care of vulnerable adults, such as listening, paying attention to detail, being vigilant and aware of surroundings. Looking for triggers in patients that may lead to aggressive or agitated behaviours. 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Having a duty means that it is
The real value of person centred practice is individuality and what they want i.e. respecting choices. In my work setting which is mainly working with people living with dementia, person centred practice is when the care is focused more on the residents as individual rather than on their illness or the abilities they have lost. Person centred care is critical to providing quality care & support. 1.2 CRITICALLY REVIEW APPROACHES TO PERSON CENTRED CARE Person Centred Practice ensures that the patient is treated with dignity and respect, enabling them to achieve as much independence as possible.
The company and you will have a duty of care to ensure that the service users you care for are safe and protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family. You will need to work within the safeguarding policies and procedures and it is important that you ensure you receive adequate training in order you can recognise and understand signs of abuse. You will be expected to record all relevant information when an accident or incident occurs in the workplace and it would also be your responsibility to report any improper conduct or suspicion that you believe could lead to abuse. The
Duty of care affects a social care worker by prompting the independence of the service user follow practice and procedures designed to keep you and others safe from violent and abusive behaviour at work. Complying with employer’s health and safety polices help service users and carers to make complaints. Aiii) what having duty a duty of care means for a care giving organisation. To help service users remember that we are not here to stop them from doing what they want to do it is about making sure service users have information about risk assess risks. If service users are happy we will get more referrals and good reports from CQC.
Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings: Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role; as a support worker my duty of care is to keep me and my clients safe, healthy and well beeing. Support Them in the aspects of life where that support is needed. Encourage Them to be independent as much as they can, ensure the hygiene routine is completed, wear PPE, put warning signs if They are required (ex. wet floor), make sure They are treated equally,see a doctor if they need to, raport abuse, complete the raports and other documents Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection the individuals; helps to prevent abuse (sexual, physical or emotional harm, neglect, money/private items missing), helps to keep dignity and respect to clients. Create a need for a new documents to ensure the client will be safe such as: Risk Assessments – carrying out and reviewing risk assessments for all of the activities we do and places we visit ensures that thought and concern is given to how we do things every day, this way I ensure risks concerning equipment, venues and activities are minimised and therefore reducing the risk of injury or harm to the clients and myself.
I would be acting similar to a mother, in as much as I guide, help, support and encourage clients in their daily living needs. Colleagues. We work together in a professional way to ensure clients get the best possible care. Families. Are treated with courtesy and are included in the care and lives of the client, if this is the client’s wishes.
You should follow all the correct policy’s and procedures to protect yourself and others. It is especially important when in a job in the health and social care sector as its individual’s lives you could effect by making the wrong decision. If ever you disagree with the agreed way of working then consult your employer and do not decide to go against it off your own back. If everyone in the work setting follows the correct policies and procedures then the setting should run effectively and be consistent. Outcome 3 1.
The individuals in my care may even not know how to make a complaint and may feel uncomfortable as they don’t want to cause any trouble or issues. As a care home, we have a complaints procedure in place. When a complaint is made, it is dealt with seriously and quickly. We will support the individual who is making the complaint and we will consider fully and resolve where possible any complaints made. In some cases, it may need investigating further and it will be monitored and any progress will be documented.