There are some useful tips for people considering reporting a concern, and it is helpful to compare whistle-blowing itself with the daily business of raising concerns and giving feedback. Those appearing in the scenarios were service users and staff. The scenarios could encourage further discussion in training groups. This CD Rom may persuade a new carer to report possible abuse.
There are some useful tips for people considering reporting a concern, and it is helpful to compare whistle-blowing itself with the daily business of raising concerns and giving feedback. Those appearing in the scenarios were service users and staff. The scenarios could encourage further discussion in training groups. This CD Rom may persuade a new carer to report possible abuse.
Focus On Challenging Behaviour features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Challenging Behaviour these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Challenging Behaviour will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery
Focus On Challenging Behaviour features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Challenging Behaviour these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Challenging Behaviour will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery
Subject terms:
problem solving, training, behaviour problems, carers, challenging behaviour;
The title introduces care workers to dementia and aims to: Develop an understanding of the condition and how it affects the person; Explore myths and stereotypes and consider how these can influence the quality of care given; Introduce the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice Show how person-centred values and modified techniques can improve carers’ ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care.
The title introduces care workers to dementia and aims to: Develop an understanding of the condition and how it affects the person; Explore myths and stereotypes and consider how these can influence the quality of care given; Introduce the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice Show how person-centred values and modified techniques can improve carers’ ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care.
Subject terms:
person-centred care, social care staff, training, carers, care homes, dementia;
Designed exclusively for those providing care within the domiciliary setting, this title introduces home carers to the broad range of service user needs that they are likely to support or deliver. In exploring these across a variety of service user groups, including mental health and disability, it aims to establish the importance of recognising difference and individual need and will help
Designed exclusively for those providing care within the domiciliary setting, this title introduces home carers to the broad range of service user needs that they are likely to support or deliver. In exploring these across a variety of service user groups, including mental health and disability, it aims to establish the importance of recognising difference and individual need and will help develop an understanding of the types of need. These can range from physical & emotional to those of dealing with finances and housing issues. It also introduces the range of differing communication methods and behaviours presented by service users, including confusion and raises awareness of medication and medical conditions. It goes on to consider how to respond to incidences of abuse and loss of life.
Subject terms:
service uptake, service users, social care staff, access to services, carers, choice;
Focus On Principles of Care features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Principles of Care these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Principles of Care will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery
Focus On Principles of Care features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Principles of Care these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Principles of Care will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery
Subject terms:
problem solving, social care staff, training, behaviour, carers, communication;
Focus On Communication features 10 study scenarios depicting practice which could be improved for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Communication these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Communication will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery
Focus On Communication features 10 study scenarios depicting practice which could be improved for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Communication these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Communication will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery
Subject terms:
problem solving, social care staff, training, behaviour, carers, communication;
Focus On Raising Concerns features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Raising Concerns these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Raising Concerns will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery.
Focus On Raising Concerns features 10 study scenarios varying levels of care practice for care workers to identify and discuss. Then by working together they must explore best practice and explain why this improves the quality of care. The study scenarios pose a range of complex questions for care workers to solve. In Focus On Raising Concerns these include; ‘Spot the mistake’, ‘What happens next?’, ‘What would you do?’, and ‘Why is this a problem?’ amongst others. Focus On Raising Concerns will help care workers develop their problem-solving skills and improve their service delivery.
Subject terms:
problem solving, social care staff, training, whistleblowing, behaviour, carers;
... be expressed through behaviour; Develop good verbal and non-verbal communication skills in carers and encourage them to consider the factors that can further improve effectiveness; Explore ways in which people with dementia can be engaged in activity to improve their quality of life whilst keeping them safe; Encourage the use of person-centred skills to improve the quality of care.
This video focuses on developing dementia care skills. Designed to reflect the intricacies of providing care in the home, this title explores the ways in which domiciliary care workers can adapt everyday routines and practices to support a person with dementia. It aims to: Improve understanding of the communication difficulties that can be experienced, whilst also considering how feelings can be expressed through behaviour; Develop good verbal and non-verbal communication skills in carers and encourage them to consider the factors that can further improve effectiveness; Explore ways in which people with dementia can be engaged in activity to improve their quality of life whilst keeping them safe; Encourage the use of person-centred skills to improve the quality of care.
Subject terms:
home care, non-verbal communication, behaviour, carers, communication, dementia;
... and non-verbal communication skills in carers and encourage them to consider the factors that can further improve effectiveness; explore ways in which people with dementia can be engaged in activity to improve their quality of life whilst keeping them safe; encourage the use of person-centred skills to improve the quality of care given.
This video focuses on developing dementia care skills. Practical in nature, this title explores the ways in which care workers can adapt everyday routines and practices to support a person with dementia. It aims to: improve understanding of the communication difficulties that can be experienced, whilst also considering how feelings can be expressed through behaviour; develop good verbal and non-verbal communication skills in carers and encourage them to consider the factors that can further improve effectiveness; explore ways in which people with dementia can be engaged in activity to improve their quality of life whilst keeping them safe; encourage the use of person-centred skills to improve the quality of care given.
Subject terms:
home care, non-verbal communication, person-centred care, behaviour, carers, communication, dementia;
... as: What standard of conduct is expected of me? What tasks and activities will I be expected to carry out? Where do I go for advice, information and support? Why should I support the involvement of carers and family? This title, contributes to improving understanding of the various interrelating issues that combine to ensure the role of the care worker is central to promoting good principles of care
Care workers are introduced to the concepts of access and application of policies and procedures, the organisation’s aims & values and working in partnership with other workers and the service user. It also considers the responsibilities a care worker has, as set out in the General Social Care Council’s Code of Practice for Social Care Workers. This video will help them answer such questions as: What standard of conduct is expected of me? What tasks and activities will I be expected to carry out? Where do I go for advice, information and support? Why should I support the involvement of carers and family? This title, contributes to improving understanding of the various interrelating issues that combine to ensure the role of the care worker is central to promoting good principles of care that meet the individual needs of service users.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, person-centred care, professional conduct, privacy, service users, carers, choice, diversity, equal opportunities;