1.1 Identify sources of information about the individual and specific care plan activities
Having a holistic approach will allow us to know better our service user and so, support him in the best way accordingly with his needs. By actively involving the service user we may obtain most of his relevant information such as health state, circumstances and his religious and cultural background.
Accounting with service user provider permission we may obtain more information contacting his relatives, or friends, neighbours and previous care providers. 1.2 Establish the individual’s preferences about carrying out care plan activities
Establishing the preferences when providing support is necessary. It is good for both sides. The individual is more relaxed and also the carer can do his job smoothly. The individual should show, demonstrate, or say how to provide him with support. This is best for the individual.
1.2 Confirm with others own understanding of the support required for care plan activities
Talking to other staff members about the client, and reconfirming that we understand how to approach them and support them best is part of our job. It lets us lower the risk of any inconvenient or life threatening situation to happen.
2.3 Adapt actions to reflect the individual's needs or preferences during care plan activities
When you have to support the client with personal hygiene for example you can do it by verbal prompting and reminding about the proper technique but one of the Ladies that I support likes her soap and her moisturizer, so I also remind her to use those, too.
3.1 Record information about implementation of care plan activities, in line with agreed ways of working
Recording information about implementation of care plan activities, in line with agreed ways of working is a must. It needs to be done, so all the carers and other professionals stay informed. From the records they know if something