unit 7 centred approaches
1. Understand person-centred approaches for care and support
1.1 Define person–centred values
Person-centred care is a philosophy of providing care that is centred on the person, and not just their health needs. We are all individual, no two people are the same, hence it is not appropriate to say that because two persons have Dementia – that they both have the same care and support needs. The values each one person feels are important in their life may not be so to another.
To provide the best support to a person, their values must be taken into account and by doing so you will be empowering that person, increasing their self-determination, confidence and improving their independence
A person’s values will include their individuality, right choices, privacy, independence, dignity and respect.
1.2 Explain why is important to work in a way that embeds person-centred values
The care you carry out on a day to day basis should always be centred on the person you are caring for. You are not there just to meet their physical needs but to maintain their sense of being as a person and their identity. This involves you establishing a supportive relationship with the person, involving respect and trust. You should be listening to the service user, despite any difficulties, understand their emotional needs and preferences and learn about their history. By doing this you can help maintain the individual identity, independence and self-esteem.
2. Understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care
2.1 Describe how to find out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual
A Carer should always consult the care plan which is available. This detail an individual needs, preferences, wishes and their history. It is important to find out as much as possible about these aspects regarding the individual as quickly as possible. To work in a person-centre way a Carer needs to build a complete picture of the whole person, in order to
1.1 Define person–centred values
Person-centred care is a philosophy of providing care that is centred on the person, and not just their health needs. We are all individual, no two people are the same, hence it is not appropriate to say that because two persons have Dementia – that they both have the same care and support needs. The values each one person feels are important in their life may not be so to another.
To provide the best support to a person, their values must be taken into account and by doing so you will be empowering that person, increasing their self-determination, confidence and improving their independence
A person’s values will include their individuality, right choices, privacy, independence, dignity and respect.
1.2 Explain why is important to work in a way that embeds person-centred values
The care you carry out on a day to day basis should always be centred on the person you are caring for. You are not there just to meet their physical needs but to maintain their sense of being as a person and their identity. This involves you establishing a supportive relationship with the person, involving respect and trust. You should be listening to the service user, despite any difficulties, understand their emotional needs and preferences and learn about their history. By doing this you can help maintain the individual identity, independence and self-esteem.
2. Understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care
2.1 Describe how to find out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual
A Carer should always consult the care plan which is available. This detail an individual needs, preferences, wishes and their history. It is important to find out as much as possible about these aspects regarding the individual as quickly as possible. To work in a person-centre way a Carer needs to build a complete picture of the whole person, in order to