Colin QCF Unit 311
Unit 311
1.1
My role in care is not to do things “for” the individuals but to do things “with” them. My role is to work in partnership with the individual and support their decisions, regarding their care and support them to do as much as possible for themselves. If I provide too much care for an individual they can lose skills, not learn new skills and do not regain skills they have lost. By providing active support and encouraging the individual to participate in their daily living needs and helping them to develop and maintain their skills for everyday life.
To compare the methods for maintaining skills for everyday life I have done a chart with the different everyday skills used.
1.2
At different stages of life individuals might have different health problems that affect their skills for everyday life. Being aware of the activities of daily living helps care
Worker’s understand the problems that individuals might have.
1.3
What is included
How it benefits individuals
Physical
Eating, drinking, cleaning and washing, dressing, exercising and using toilet facilities
Individuals are freed from hunger and thirst, they look clean and presentable to others, and risk of infections and disease is lowered
Psychological
Self-esteem, being happy and thinking clearly.
Individuals can be more confident and have a good opinion of themselves.
Emotional
Feeling happy and stable
Individuals are able to avoid emotional distresses such as frequent tearfulness and sadness.
Social
Communicating with others and socialising.
Individuals are able to be part of a community with a sense of belonging, avoiding isolation and loneliness.
1.1
My role in care is not to do things “for” the individuals but to do things “with” them. My role is to work in partnership with the individual and support their decisions, regarding their care and support them to do as much as possible for themselves. If I provide too much care for an individual they can lose skills, not learn new skills and do not regain skills they have lost. By providing active support and encouraging the individual to participate in their daily living needs and helping them to develop and maintain their skills for everyday life.
To compare the methods for maintaining skills for everyday life I have done a chart with the different everyday skills used.
1.2
At different stages of life individuals might have different health problems that affect their skills for everyday life. Being aware of the activities of daily living helps care
Worker’s understand the problems that individuals might have.
1.3
What is included
How it benefits individuals
Physical
Eating, drinking, cleaning and washing, dressing, exercising and using toilet facilities
Individuals are freed from hunger and thirst, they look clean and presentable to others, and risk of infections and disease is lowered
Psychological
Self-esteem, being happy and thinking clearly.
Individuals can be more confident and have a good opinion of themselves.
Emotional
Feeling happy and stable
Individuals are able to avoid emotional distresses such as frequent tearfulness and sadness.
Social
Communicating with others and socialising.
Individuals are able to be part of a community with a sense of belonging, avoiding isolation and loneliness.