Personal, Social Skills And Health Care

For this research paper my client will be known as H.C. This particular client has suffered from multiple diagnoses during his time at Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). My client has lived at SDC since 1947, at the age of 13 years old. H.C. willingly came to SDC when his family could no longer cope with his behaviors. He liked to be independent and was an active worker when he worked at his job sites. H.C. had a bundle of past achievements that he enjoyed mentioning to his aides by pointing at pictures. At a frail age H.C. could do his activities of daily living, but needs assistance from time to time. Physically H.C. was a short man with balding white hair and had poor eyesight so he wore glasses. His walking gait was failing and his feet would shift against the floor, so he had a walker that he could use. He was socially withdrawn and would only communicate when he felt that his needs were pressed. He had trouble finding words to communicate what he wanted to say and would like to do things on his own rather than relying on staff. He also lived by his set schedule, so anytime there was an appointment set for him he needed to be reminded before his day began.

Although there is no mention of the condition he has, he has challenging behaviour which may require physical intervention and physical restrain, requires

It also states "An assessment should be revisited to ensure that it is kept up to date and an employer should do this regularly. The date of the first review and the length of time between successive reviews will depend on type of risk, the work, and the employers judgement on the likelihood of changes occurring."

Eldercare providers are special people with unique skills, personality, and interests. While one can get trained on healthcare support, he or she must also possess other innate skills to deliver quality service. These skills are what make the difference between those who excel in health care support and those who hate their jobs. The following are the 4 main qualifications and skills required for elder care in Chesterfield.

The signs or symptoms are treating adults like children, arbitrary decision making by staff group, service or organisation strict, regimented or inflexible routines or schedules for daily activities such as meal times, bed / awakening times, bathing / washing, going to the toilet, lack of choice or options, such as food and drink, dress, possessions, daily activities and social activities, lack of privacy, dignity, choice or respect for people as individuals, unsafe or unhygienic environment, lack of provision for dress, diet or

myself that only narrow minded people would think I am strange. I used to feel

This could be reduced by Repeating things as often as necessary & by responding at the

A stroke can have a devastating effect on somebody; it may leave a person with no long-term effects, with a permanent weakness down one side of their body or, at worst, in a deep coma from which they never recover. When moving and handling people who have suffered from a stroke, you will need to be aware of the extent of the stroke and what parts

Dementia is a set of symptoms that affect the way people think and interact with each other. It is not a disease, but can often be linked to a disease or damage done to the brain. Short-time memory, mind, speech and motor skills are affected. Certain forms of dementia cause a change in the personality of the individual. A person suffering from dementia will lose certain skills and knowledge they already had. This is the main difference to other conditions that affect the mind. People who suffer from learning problems, or lower intelligence will never acquire certain skills, people suffering from dementia will lose skills they have acquired. Dementia is

This essay will discuss Health and Person Centred-Care, what it is, and how in adult nursing field it is relevant and promoted and put in action. Through the factors such as lay health belief, health, health promotion & person centred care. These influence of lay health belief of people’s attitudes and values that will be encounter in the field of practise.

The mother explained she cannot read or write in the English Language, but her son’s older siblings can and try to help the younger sibling. The two older siblings have been very successful throughout their educational experience and have not struggled as the younger. She stated that her son as no desire to read at home, and completing homework is an everyday struggle with him. This student is in Tier 3 of the Response to Intervention (Mesmer & Mesmer, 2008) process, and has been referred for testing for special education services.

2) Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values

Michael is healthy and active. His hearing and vision are functioning normally. He likes to sing and play on the drums. I learned that Michael’s brother is in the marching band at school and he plays the drums. Michael uses proper eye contact when speaking or listening to others. Michael can walk up and down stairs, jump on one foot, walk, and run independently.

Malfunctioning Motor Skills – Incapable of body movement. Mutism. Body clenched in a stiff position. No awareness of environment.

Group home staff provide training and support as identified in each Individual Support Plan. Assistance may include personal care, budgeting, shopping for personal needs, planning for and participation in leisure activities as well as other areas of need. Residents are encouraged and expected to participate, as much as possible, in maintaining the home including meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry. Families are encouraged to participate in the annual planning process and to identify areas of need as they arise throughout the year.