Nvq Level 2 Foster People’s Equality, Diversity and Rights

Describe how a human rights based approach supports an individual to make decisions and take risks

Take a moment to think about the following question: what is culture? Culture is everything a person does, believes in, creates, came from, and has done. It is also so much more than this simple list, but this is a good idea of what it generally is. Culture affects a lot of things as well. It can affect what you do, how you do certain things, and how you see things comparison to others. Culture is a major factor in how people perceive the world and those around them. Everybody sees the world differently through their cultural glasses. Some people see things as foreign and confusing, while others see the same things as daily life. The idea of different cultural viewpoints is shown in many articles throughout the years. Each of these stories

We all want to be treated with dignity and it is a very important part of an individual’s life. Working in the health and social care profession it is important to help people maintain their dignity so they can keep their sense of self-respect and self-worth. All health and social care professionals should be sensitive and aware of the needs of people and service users. Just because a person has dementia, they still need to be given a choice and not assume that they cannot make a choice. Not everybody is the same, there are different levels of dementia, so getting to know the service user is vital to challenge discrimination. We also need to make sure that the service user or their families are aware of the complaints procedure. Having policies and procedures are put in place and that staff are up to date on their training.

A care worker should be aware of all beliefs within the care home to ensure all residents are entitled to the food, time or areas to perform religious activities. This can be overcome by ensuring that all religious beliefs, cultures and preferences are respected and understood. For example with religious food such as halal, the food is to be processed differently to normal food. This should be respected by the care home by ensuring they are provided with the appropriate equipment, space and time to act on their religious beliefs. Allowing people to express their beliefs, religion, cultures and preferences allows these people to feel respected and treated equally to other people who follow the same lifestyle or beliefs.

Culture is the most basic cause of a person’s wants and behaviour. Growing up, children learn basic values, perception and wants from the family and other important groups.

For the most part the residents are suffering from dementia/psychiatric issues, which affects the resident autonomy. Autonomy is “The right of an informed patient to choose to accept or refuse therapy” (Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners). In the Mental Health Capacity Bill 2008 there is a “presumption of capacity “and a focus on whether a person can understand the consequences of a decision. It can be hard to judge if a person with dementia has the capacity to fully understand the consequences of a decision.

Showing respect at all times, having respect for residents privacy and dignity when bathing or assisting them in toilet routines. Knocking on doors and

Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care By Jordan Davis Introduction Discriminatory practice Non-discriminatory practice Non-discriminatory practice is the protection and safety of a persons cognitive and physical health and their emotional and social wellbeing. This is done by treating people, with extra care and making sure to include them in activities and events. In one situation, this would be providing equal access to places for wheelchair users. An example of using non-discriminatory practice in a health and social care setting, would be, adapting care to meet the diverse needs of different individuals.

Essentially, every culture has a specific basis, native language, religion and custom that reflects its history, values and beliefs. These conceptual constructs represents the total reality of life within the community of which is commonly known as “Culture”. Culture is not only a race, but is a way of life. In the United States, there are many different races that integrate with the American race and culture. However, these individuals often times may have difficulties adjusting, adapting or maintaining their heritage. How well they acculturate and adapt to the process can have an impact on how well the individual is able to integrate or engage to one or another culture.

“Culture is sometimes described as a lens through which we view the world, meaning that one’s culture influences their perceptions and interactions in everyday life” (Davis, 2006). Every culture has different beliefs and customs

The Cultural environment is a set of beliefs, practices, customs, and behaviors which are familiar to people in a specific population. There are essential components of culture which include language and symbols. Symbols show the meaning and actions of events while the word conveys the values and beliefs of religion which allows the members of the society to pass on the cultural expectations of other generations. The following factors affect the culture of immigrants to a new population where they settle (Oberg, 1960).

Next step was to read the care plans of the residents allocated to me, although I am key worker for two of the residents allocated to me namely MR J And MRS M, to see if any changes

2. Create a social environment that allows residents and staff to participate and complete care tasks together.

The mission of St. Benedict’s Senior Community is to guide their actions by the belief that “All Shall Be Treated as Christ.” Their vision is rooted in Catholic tradition leading quality, safety, service, and value. They believe in respect, reverence, interdependence, responsibility, Christian Holistic Care, and hospitality. By following these beliefs they are trying to accommodate each resident with the utmost care and respect. By having their facility follow faith-based initiatives it allows for each resident to feel safe and cared for. They can feel more comfortable while living

2. The residents and their relatives must be at the centre of decisions about their care. Their voices and those of their promoters must be heard, and their decisions and needs are known and regarded. (Persons Centred)