Duties and Responsibilities

How to access an individual needs and preferences Every individual in society has differing values and individuals in care are no different in this. Health and social care values may differ from the values of an individual in the residential care setting for example: the resident might want staff at …

The purpose of risk  Assessment and management in Healthcare The purpose of risk management strategies is to ensure that informed plans of intervention are in place for the individual. Risks can be both of a negative and positive nature, though the risks a person my pose to others is usually …

The types of records and reports you are required to complete within your work role and how to complete them The types of records and reports that I am required to complete within my work role include: Care plans – up to date, factual, accurate information developing on a daily …

Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse.Answer: They may be less aware of their rights They may be socially isolated They may need help with personal care and daily living They may not be able to express themselves clearly They may have limited sex …

Describe how own values, belief systems and experiences may affect working practice. Answer:It is true that person’s own beliefs and experiences could affect working practice or affect my role a healthcare worker. However, as a professional health care worker, it is part of my responsibilities to treat all service users …

Describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role:As a health care worker it is my responsibility to ensure that the welfare and safety of service users are always meet, by following the care plan provided for them. It is also my responsibility to follow the GSCC codes of practice …