2.1 As health care workers we must follow “LOLER 1998 Legislation”, also the home will have work instructions which we must follow, not to work without correct training. We must follow risk assessments in the residents care plans which are tailored to the individuals and their specific conditions. When residents come into the home they are assessed for their specific capabilities by the in house physiotherapist and if a hoist is needed they are then measured and assessed for the type of hoist and sling used so they have the correct fit and weight for the hoist and sling. The residents all have their own slings to be used on the hoist to avoid cross contamination and to ensure they are accessible when needed. 2.2 The health and safety factors that need to be taken into account when moving and handling residents and using the equipment to do this are making sure we follow the health and safety at works act 1974 whilst
Andrea Jenkins 18/02/2015 PWCS 36 UNDERSTAND PERSON-CENTRED APPROACHES IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS Person centred care is about putting the client at the heart of all decisions about planning their care needs. Working in a partnership with them in developing and assessing their needs to suit their health care thats needed, their wishes and choices and dignity respected. Also in promoting their independance and giving them their choices and control in their lives and working with them as a team alongside other care proffessionals and family members but respecting their privacy at all times. Person-centred values must influence all aspects of social care work to provide a supporting role in an individuals life. To ensure they
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.
Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities. This is extremely important for households that have someone bedridden, or in a wheelchair, that may need extra help evacuating their home. Share plans with friends and family members outside the home so they know that their family is safe in an emergency. The living and entertainment rooms are both rooms that have a lot of electrical wiring it is very important that you get all the loose wires off the ground to prevent any electrocution form occurring, also remember to check window sills for any
A legal requirement of end of life care is that the wishes of the individual, including whether CPR should be attempted, as well as their wishes how they are cared for after death are properly documented. This means that their rights and wishes even after death are respected. 1.2 Explain how legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals in end of life care applies to own job role. Explain how legislation designed to protect the rights of an individual in end of life care applies to your own job role. When an individual is at the end of life, usually you are aware due to the documentation that is present.
A guide for social care worker which Describe ways they can ensure the environment promotes well being The environment in which a person lives can promote self esteem and well being by doing the following making the home welcoming ,well maintained,comfortable,accessible,light and airy,Safe ,having familiar objects .In the individuals environment you should always ask permission before entering their room always knock on the door. close doors when performing personal hygiene but also check first with the person to make sure they are happy with that. Every individual should have time and space to do things in private if they wish to. They individual should have equipment that meets their needs -slide sheets, air mattresses, hoist slings ,stand aids, wheel chairs ect which all should be regular checked. There should be noised controlled areas quite rooms and noisy rooms with plenty of activities going of these rooms should be colourful, ventilated and with fresh air in the summer and heat in the winter.
On a day to day basis patients will discharged and with new patients maybe with different cultural backgrounds will be admitted in that patients place, as a RN, you must stay informed about everything around you, including the many different cultures. It is imperative that a RN stay culturally profound and educated for this will help the patients build trust and security with the RN while they are in the hospital and in the direct care of the medical staff. This is the best way to provide quality care for the culturally diverse patients, and it will show that the RN is willing to more than exceed the duties of a
Individual rights Explain the individual rights of people who use different services. The setting that I chose is residential care home: * Manager * Support nurses * Residents * Staffs Manager * To be respected: everyone has rights to be respect as an individual who has life experience, and respect the views and opinions. In this chase the manager should be respected due to his work and support he does to every single person in the care home. * To be treated in a dignified way: dignity is really important part for a person’s life. There might be time that the manager did something that he felt ashamed and embarrassed, so it is important to show serious manner and respect.
Unit 2 : Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings. 1: Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles. I have attached a copy of my view of my job description and also St, Georges’ Nursing homes Night Shift Protocols which show my understanding and the homes directives on my duties and responsibilities. I understand that my duty of care as is the homes is to as far as reasonably possible ensure that our residents in the first instance, have a safe environment and are protected to the best of everyone’s ability from harm be this physical, mental or economical. In law mine and all persons are required to act towards others and the public with watchfulness, attention, caution and
Good care will support the person to die with dignity, respect, compassion, minimal pain and in a way that they want, a place they of their choice and with the people they want to be with. To provide end of life care to a person with dementia involves a multi-disciplinary team approach including GP, District nurses, SALT team, Social workers, carers and family and friends. Each person will be able to provide an element of care that is required at that specific time. Care plans should be upto date and outline the wishes of the person with dementia and be shared with all who are involved in that persons care. Recognising that someone is nearing end of life is difficult but later stage dementia has some symptoms thatindicate that end of life is close, these are: Limited speech, maybe just 1 word or incoherent words and sounds Needing full assistance with all aspects of daily living Very poor oral intake of both food and fluid Swallowing difficulties, choking and aspiration of food and fluid Double