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L01- things I need to remember - Coggle Diagram
L01- things I need to remember
Key Definitions:
Equality: ensuring people are treated fairly and equally
Diversity: Recognising and valuing that every individual is unique. eg. choice, life, confidentiality, equal and fair treatment.
Rights: what everyone is legally entitled to and they are set out by legislation.
Legislation: laws passed by parliament and upheld through courts.
Benefits of staff understanding diversity:
Empowerment- care workers supporting individuals to be in control of their lives.
Independence- not relying on others, and having freedom to make mistakes.
Inclusion- equal opportunities so everyone feels that they belong.
Respect- having regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others.
Dignity- care that promotes and does not undermine a person's self-respect
Values of care:
These are core principles that underpin the work of people providing a care service.
They are set of guidelines and ways of working for care settings and their staff.
Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individual rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality
Values of care: EQUALITY
Access to care services provided for everyone: wheelchair ramps, hearing loop, information leaflets provided in a range in range of formats.
Staff using non-discriminatory language: any incidents of discrimination behaviour appropriately challenged.
Care setting having followed an equal opportunities policy.
Values of care: DIVERSITY
Offering choices eg, menus with a wide range of options to meet individuals needs: vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free etc..
Care home residents being offered a variety of different activities and outings to take part in.
Examples of Values of care:
Always use non-discriminatory language and not be patronising.
Use a patient's name and not refer to them as 'dear'
Allowing a care home resident to choose what to wear and not telling them what to wear.
Challenge discrimination, such as racist or sexist remarks.
Care should meet an individuals needs- providing assistance with mobility.
Values of care: RIGHTS
Mobility, dietary and communication needs met.
Ensuring all areas and resources in care setting are accessible to all
Female staff available to meet cultural requirements, such as female doctor.
Values of care: BELIEFS
Cultural and religious dietary needs met
Providing a prayer room
Maintaining confidentiality (examples)
Private information shared by care workers only on a 'need-to-know basis'.
Information such as patient records kept securely in a locked filing cabinet or password- protected electronic records so thay access in limited to authorised staff
Values of care in: CHILD CARE SERVICES
Making the welfare of the child paramount (most important)
Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
Working in partnership with parents, guardians and families
Encouraging children's learning and development
Valuing diversity
Ensuring equality of opportunity
Anti- discriminatory practice
Maintaining confidentiality
Working with other professionals
Support networks:
Advocacy services= someone who speaks on behalf of an individual who is unable to speak up for themselves. ( SEAP, Mencap, Empower Me)
Individuals who may need an advocate: young children, individuals with learning or physical disability, people with conditions such as Alzheimer's, mental problems
Informal support= care given by those who are not paid to do so and who are not professionally trained care workers.
Personal care- showering, bathing, getting dressed
Shopping
Collecting prescriptions
Preparing meals
Doing laundry
Keeping someone company
Mowing the lawn
Dusting and cleaning
Support groups= charities and organisation that help empower individuals to take back control of their lives when they have a illness, long term condition or disability